surrounding countries algeria libya capital tunis map of tunisia
TRANSCRIPT
Surrounding countries• Algeria• Libya
Capital• Tunis
Map of Tunisia
Major Cities
5 Major Cities• Tunis • Gabes• Gafsa • Monastir• Kelibia
Geography
Landforms• Mt. Jebel Chambi• Tunisian Dorsale• Jebel Dahar• Grand Erg Oriental
Historical sites
Roman archaeological site in Carthage
Great Mosque of Kairouan
Outdoor Activities
Flag
Red is a traditional color of Islam and was the color adopted by the Ottoman Empire who ruled Tunisia from late 16th century until 1881. It also came to represent resistance against Turkish supremacy. The crescent and star are traditional symbols of Islam and are also considered to be lucky symbols.
Setting\Location
Tunisia is located in between Libya and Algeria also is bordered by the Mediterranean sea to the north. Tunisia is mostly desert.
Transportation
Arts and Culture
Bardo Museum in Carthage
Carthage National Museum
Natural Hazards
Floods
Dust Storms
Life Expectancymale: 73 years female: 77.17 years
Top 3 Importstextiles, machinery and equipment, hydrocarbons
Top 3 Exportsclothing, semi-finished goods and textiles, agricultural products
Major Religion Largest Ethnic Group•Arab 98%•European 1% •Jewish and other 1%
•Muslim 98%•Christian 1%•Jewish and other 1%
Climate and Weather ConditionsSpring is pleasant everywhere in Tunisia, even if it may rain in the North. Sahara is less blistering but nights are chilly. In summertime, sea wind attenuates heat on the coasts. Inside the country and in the south, temperatures are very high. Autumn is pleasant but rains begin in November.
The most commonly spoken languages in Tunisia. Arabic is the official language of Tunisia Arabic, Jerba, French are other languages spoken
Top 3 Languages
• Arabic • Italian
• German
Food
thick soup made with chickpeas and garlic
Lablabi