Tunisia is widely known as the land of colors and contrasts. The spices and scents of Tunisia always welcome its visitors to enjoy its natural beauty and traditionally rich culture. With impressive modern infrastructure of accommodations, connectivity and information, Tunisia have been among the upcoming centre of attractions.
Location
Tunisia is situated in between Algeria and Libya, located in North Africa. The main attractions that act as a tourist magnet in Tunisia are the golden sandy beaches and vibrant sunshine. Most of the part of this country lies in the Sahara desert, which is around 40 per cent of Tunisia. It lies on the shores of the Mediterranean Sea and along Atlas Mountain Range.
People
Most of the people in Tunisia seriously follow the religion of Islam. The nature of people is very friendly and energetic, that can be seen during their festive celebrations. The people enjoy sharing and educating visitors about their customs and beliefs.
Events
One of the most attractive parts of the Tunisian culture is the events that are held throughout the year. Events are celebrated with joy all through the city covering small villages to big cities. Some of the events held are the spring festival, fishing season and movie festival. These festivals are celebrated not only by the citizens but also by the tourists visiting this destination.
Weather
The climate of Tunisia falls under the category of Mediterranean with mainly dry summers and mild winters. The tourists pour in mostly in the month of March to May. The summer is quite popular to attract visitors to enjoy the vibrant landscapes, beaches.
| General | |
| Language | Arabic, French |
| Time Zone | CET(UTC+1) |
| Dialing Code | +216 |
| Electricity | 230V, 50Hz |
| Major Cities | Tunis, Sfax, Susah, Kairouan |
| Currency | Tunisian dinar |
| Clothing | Cotton or other natural fibre shirts or t-shirts, teamed with cotton trousers or ankle length shirts are good and remember to cover your shoulders or you will be looked at! |
| Health Related |
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| Mortality Rate | 5.24 deaths/ 1000 population |
| Life Expectancy | M 73/ F 77 |
| Patient: Physician Ratio | 750: 1 |
| Hospitals JCI accredited | 0 |
| Recommended Vaccinations | Hepatitis A, Typhoid, Hepatitis B, Rabies, Diphtheria-tetanus, Measles, Varicella, Poliomyelitis, Yellow fever |
| Other Infections | Lymphatic filariasis, Schistosomiasis, Tick-borne relapsing fever, Brucellosis, HIV |
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Tourism Related |
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| Population | 10,432,500 |
| Global Competitiveness | 4.65 |
| Tourism Competitiveness | 4.4/7 |
| GDP/Capita | $3,851 |
| Health and Hygiene | 4.4/7 |
| Safety and Security | 5.9/7 |
| Air Transport Infrastructure | 3.2/7 |
| Tourism Infrastructure | 3.8/7 |
| Cultural Infrastructure | 2.3/7 |
| Visa Requirements | 16/133 |
| Reliability of Police Services | 24/133 |
| Physician Density | 74/133 |
| Hospital Beds | 83/133 |
| Quality of Air Transport Infrastructure | 29/133 |
| International Air Transport Network | 40/133 |
| Quality of Roads | 39/133 |
| Hotel Rooms | 21/133 |
| Tourism Openness | 30/133 |
| Attitude of Population Towards Foreign Visitors | 20/133 |