Tunisia

The land of the ancient Phoenicians, Carthaginians and Romans, Tunisia is a north African country with an astounding amount of history packed between its relatively small borders. As Lonely Planet puts it, "Tunisia's list of attractions would do justice to a country twice its size."

Many of Tunisia's fascinating attractions are religious sites or places of religious significance. There are ruins of ancient Roman temples, cities where early Christian teachers wrote and church councils assembled, countless beautiful mosques, and the holiest Muslim shrine outside Saudi Arabia and Jerusalem.

Tunisia Country Guide

English Name: Tunisia Local Name: Tunis (Al Jumhuriyah at Tunisiyah) Time Zone: CET (UTC+1); daylight savings time not observed Calling Code: 216 Currency: Tunisian dinar (TND) Area: 163,610 sq km Population: 10,486,339 (July 2009 est.) Languages: Arabic (official and one of the languages of commerce), French (commerce) Religions: Muslim 98%, Christian 1%, Jewish and other 1%

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Featured Destinations in Tunisia (List All Destinations) Great Mosque of Kairouan Kairouan Every Tunisian city has a Great Mosque, but the one in Kairouan is the most important. It is the oldest mosque in North Africa and commonly regarded as the fourth holiest site in Islam. Carthage Located on an strategically important site, Carthage was an important classical city and a major center of early Christianity. Three Doors Mosque Kairouan Dating from 866 AD, this mosque is famed for its magnificent carved facade with Kufic inscriptions and floral designs.

Tunisia City Guides Kairouan Located in northern Tunisia, Kairouan is an ancient caravan stop and the fourth holiest city in Islam. It is famed for its Great Mosque among other attractions.

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