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About
Tunisia: |
 | Location: Africa
Status: UN Country
Capital City: Tunis
Main Cities: Sfax, Sousse, Bizerta
Population: 8,757,000
Area: 163,610 km2
Currency: 1 dinar = 1,000 millimes
Languages: Arabic
Religions: Muslim |
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Tunisia: a republic in N Africa, on the Mediterranean: settled by the Phoenicians in the 12th century BC; made a French protectorate in 1881 and gained independence in 1955. It consists chiefly of the Sahara in the south, a central plateau, and the Atlas Mountains in the north. Exports include textiles, petroleum, and phosphates. Official language: Arabic; French is also widely spoken. Official religion: Muslim. Currency: dinar. Capital: Tunis. Pop.: 9 937 000 (2004 est.). Area: 164 150 sq. km (63 380 sq. miles) |
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