The flag of Tunisia has a red field. A white circle bearing a five-pointed red star within a fly-side facing red crescent is situated at the center of the field.

Tunisia

Tunisian Republic

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Tunisia (officially Tunisian Republic) is an independent country located in Northern Africa, Africa. With a population of 11,972,169 people, it ranks #80 in the world by population. The country covers an area of 163,610 km² (#94 globally), with a population density of 73 people per km². The capital city is Tunis. The official language is Arabic.

Key Facts

Population

11,972,169

#80 world ranking

Area

163,610 km²

#94 world ranking

Population Density

73/km²

Capital

Tunis

Driving Side

Right

Timezones

1

UTC+01:00

Continent

Africa

Bordering Countries

2

neighboring countries

Languages

Currency

Bordering Countries (2)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the capital of Tunisia?
The capital of Tunisia is Tunis.
What is the population of Tunisia?
Tunisia has a population of 11,972,169 people, ranking #80 in the world by population.
How big is Tunisia?
Tunisia covers an area of 163,610 km², ranking #94 in the world by area. The population density is 73 people per km².
What languages are spoken in Tunisia?
The official languages of Tunisia are: Arabic.
What is the currency of Tunisia?
The currency of Tunisia is Tunisian dinar (د.ت).
What countries border Tunisia?
Tunisia shares borders with 2 countries: Algeria, Libya.

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