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Tunisia

Tunis ยท 12.5 million (2024 est.)

ArabicFrench widely usedAmazigh

Live Data

Capital

Tunis

Population

12.5 million (2024 est.)

Area

163,610 kmยฒ

Languages

Arabic, French widely used, Amazigh

Currency

Tunisian Dinar (TND)

Timezone

Central European Time (UTC+1)

Regions

Tunis and Carthage

Tunis and Carthage anchors one of Tunisia's major geographic and cultural zones, connecting local communities, transport corridors, markets, and heritage sites. Use the Pulse map alongside official sources to understand how this region fits into the wider continental picture. Tunis is the national reference point for government, services, and onward travel.

Sahel Coast and Sousse

Sahel Coast and Sousse anchors one of Tunisia's major geographic and cultural zones, connecting local communities, transport corridors, markets, and heritage sites. Use the Pulse map alongside official sources to understand how this region fits into the wider continental picture.

Kairouan and Central Tunisia

Kairouan and Central Tunisia anchors one of Tunisia's major geographic and cultural zones, connecting local communities, transport corridors, markets, and heritage sites. Use the Pulse map alongside official sources to understand how this region fits into the wider continental picture.

Djerba and Sahara South

Djerba and Sahara South anchors one of Tunisia's major geographic and cultural zones, connecting local communities, transport corridors, markets, and heritage sites. Use the Pulse map alongside official sources to understand how this region fits into the wider continental picture.

๐Ÿ—๏ธInfrastructure

Tunisia's infrastructure is shaped by its geography, main trade corridors, ports, airports, border crossings, and energy systems. The Pulse map can help orient major cities and transport relationships, but official transport and utility sources should be checked for current operations.

๐ŸฅHealthcare

Urban healthcare access is strongest in the capital and major regional centers, while rural care can be limited. Visitors should carry comprehensive travel health insurance, confirm routine vaccinations, and consult the WHO country health profiles and WHO Regional Office for Africa resource before departure.

๐ŸšŒTransportation

International access centers on Tunis and other major gateways, with onward travel by road, air, rail, river, or ferry depending on region. Confirm schedules directly with operators and avoid assuming rural route reliability.

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