Tunisia

Tunisia, officially the Tunisian Republic, is a country located in North Africa, on the Mediterranean coast. It is bordered by Algeria to the west and Libya to the southeast. The capital is Tunis, a city that blends historic and modern architecture. Tunisia is known for its rich history and cultural heritage. It was an important center of Carthaginian civilization, later became part of the Roman Empire, and was influenced by the Ottoman Empire and French colonialism. This past has left a significant imprint on the country's culture and architecture. The Tunisian economy is diversified, with key sectors including agriculture, tourism, textile industry, and mining. Tourism is particularly important, with visitors attracted to its beaches, historical sites like Carthage, and the Sahara Desert. Tunisia has a population of about 11 million people, with a mix of Arabs and Berbers. Islam is the predominant religion, and Arabic is the official language, though French is widely spoken. Culturally, Tunisia is famous for its music, art, and cuisine, which reflects Mediterranean, Arab, and African influences. The country is also known for its cultural and film festivals. Tunisia played a key role in the Arab Spring of 2011, which led to the fall of the long-standing regime of Zine El Abidine Ben Ali and initiated a process of democratization. However, the country continues to face economic and political challenges. Geographically, Tunisia offers a variety of landscapes, from Mediterranean coastlines to the Atlas Mountains and the Sahara Desert. The climate varies from Mediterranean on the coast to desert inland. Population of Tunisia from 2018 to 2020: 2018: Approximately 11.5 million inhabitants. 2019: Approximately 11.6 million inhabitants. 2020: Approximately 11.7 million inhabitants. Capital (Tunis): Population in 2020: About 2.7 million inhabitants. Top 10 cities by number of inhabitants in 2020: (Figures are approximate) Tunis: ~2.7 million Sfax: ~330,000 Sousse: ~272,800 Ettadhamen: ~256,800 Kairouan: ~186,653 Gabès: ~152,921 Bizerte: ~142,966 Aryanah: ~114,486 Gafsa: ~111,170 El Mourouj: ~104,538 Tunisia is divided into 24 governorates. Some governorates include: Ariana, Béja, Ben Arous, Bizerte. GDP in millions of dollars from 2018 to 2020: 2018: About $39.9 billion. 2019: About $38.8 billion. 2020: About $35.9 billion. Public deficit in millions of dollars from 2018 to 2020: 2018-2020: Not available. % GDP/government debt ratio from 2018 to 2020: 2018-2020: Not available. Unemployment rate % from 2018 to 2020: 2018: Approximately 15.5%. 2019: Approximately 15.3%. 2020: Approximately 16.2%. Inflation Rate from 2018 to 2020: 2018: Around 7.3%. 2019: Approximately 6.7%. 2020: Around 5.6%.