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Tunisia — silhouette, capital and facts
Tunisia is in Africa and its capital is Tunis. With about 12 million people and 163,610 km², it ranks 91st in area and 78th in population among the 195 countries in GeoSilhueta.
Silhouette of Tunisia, scaled to the same size as every other country in the game.
Quick facts
- Capital
- Tunis
- Continent
- Africa
- Population
- about 12 million
- Area
- 163,610 km²
- Language
- Arabic
- Currency
- Tunisian dinar
- Flag colors
- red, white
Borders
Tunisia shares a land border with 2 countries: Algeria, Libya.
Fun facts about Tunisia
- Carthage, near Tunis, was the city of Hannibal, the general who crossed the Alps with elephants.
- Tunisia's desert served as the setting for Tatooine in Star Wars, and the name comes from the town of Tataouine.
- Jasmine is a symbol of Tunisia, and men often wear a sprig behind the ear.
Frequently asked questions
What is the capital of Tunisia?
The capital of Tunisia is Tunis.
Which continent is Tunisia in?
Tunisia is in Africa.
Which countries border Tunisia?
Tunisia shares a land border with 2 countries: Algeria, Libya.
How can I learn to recognize the silhouette of Tunisia?
In GeoSilhueta you see only a country's outline and guess which one it is. Tunisia is one of the 195 countries in the game, which is free and runs in your browser with no signup.
What are some fun facts about Tunisia?
Carthage, near Tunis, was the city of Hannibal, the general who crossed the Alps with elephants. Tunisia's desert served as the setting for Tatooine in Star Wars, and the name comes from the town of Tataouine. Jasmine is a symbol of Tunisia, and men often wear a sprig behind the ear.
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