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    Tunisia

    You spend a few hours at the large oasis to the north of Chott el Jerid. This area has been inhabited since before 8000 BC and was formerly a trading post. The Dar Cherait Museum and the Mosque el Farkous are also found here. What is the name of this oasis town?A Tour of Tunisia (helen295)

      Tozeur. The oasis at Tozeur features thousands of date palms and hundreds of springs.

    You leave the desert and head back towards Monastir. On the way, you stop at El Jem, home to a major historical site. What type of Roman building is found here?A Tour of Tunisia (helen295)

      Amphitheatre. El Jem is smaller than the Colosseum in Rome, but is in better condition. The amphitheatre was built between AD 230 and 238 and could hold 30,000 people.

    You decide to begin your tour of Tunisia with a visit to Tunis, the capital city. The Bardo Museum in Tunis houses archaeological treasures from all over the country, but is most famous for its huge collection of which type of art form?A Tour of Tunisia (helen295)

      Mosaics. Entire walls and floors in the Bardo Museum are covered with Roman mosaics. The most significant of these is a mosaic depicting the poet Virgil, and another showing Ulysses.

    Whilst in Sfax you decide to spend some of your money on souvenirs. What is the currency used in Tunisia?A Tour of Tunisia (helen295)

      Tunisian Dinar. At almost every souvenir shop or market stall in Tunisia you can buy stuffed camels, masks, pottery, toy drums and onyx ornaments.

    Which is Tunisia's principal mineral resource?Know More About Tunisia (me07)

      Petroleum. Reserves are found both offshore and onshore, mostly in the south. Important deposits were found in Tunisia in the early 1980s. Other mineral resources in Tunisia include natural gas, phosphates, iron ore, lead, zinc and salt.

    Which is Tunisia's main religion?Know More About Tunisia (me07)

      Islam. About 98% of the people of Tunisia are Muslims. About 1% are Christian and 1% follow other religions.

    Which is the only sea which borders Tunisia?Know More About Tunisia (me07)

      Mediterranean Sea. Tunisia is bordered on the north and east by the Mediterranean Sea, on the south by Libya and on the west by Algeria.

    Which country controlled Tunisia in 1881?Know More About Tunisia (me07)

      France. The French occupied Tunisia in 1881 until it won independence in 1956. Tunisia still shows many French influences e.g. many Tunisians eat French food.

    Where in Tunisia would you find the Ichkeul National Park?Know More About Tunisia (me07)

      North. Ichkeul National Park has a lake, and an area for ducks, geese and pink flamingos.

    Where in Tunisia would you find the Great Mosque of Ezzitouna? Know More About Tunisia (me07)

      Tunis. The Great Mosque of Ezzitouna is located in the centre of Tunis. Tabarka, Hammamet, Jerba and Sousse are all seaside resorts. I hope you enjoyed the adventure! Bye bye till next time. We're off to China!

    Where in Africa is Tunisia located?Know More About Tunisia (me07)

      Northern Africa. Tunisia is a republic of Northern Africa. Its total area is 164,418 square kilometres (63,482 square miles). Its geographic coordinates (i.e. latitude, longitude) are 34 00 N, 9 00 E. Tunisia has a population of 9,924,742 (2003 estimate), with an average population density of 60 persons per square kilometre (156 per square mile).

    What is the official language of Tunisia?Know More About Tunisia (me07)

      Arabic. Though Arabic is the official language of Tunisia, many Tunisians still speak French.

    Welcome to Tunisia! Your plane has just landed at Monastir international airport. In which suburb of Monastir is the airport?A Tour of Tunisia (helen295)

      Skanes. Port el Kantaoui is a purpose-built tourist resort centred around a picturesque marina. Sbeitla is one of Tunisia's many Roman sites, dating back to the 1st century AD Mahdia is a town located several miles south of Monastir.

    To the north-west of Douz is Chott el Jerid, another landmark very popular with sightseers. What is Chott el Jerid?A Tour of Tunisia (helen295)

      A salt lake. Chott el Jerid is the biggest of Tunisia's salt lakes. In the summer, the water evaporates to leave a layer of salt crystals which shine green, pink and orange in the sun due to the different chemicals in the salts.

    On Friday morning you travel by taxi to the famous Camel Market which takes place in a town just north of Hammamet. What is the name of this town, which used to be known as 'Tunisia's pottery town'?A Tour of Tunisia (helen295)

      Nabeul. Nabeul's pottery industry dates back more than 2000 years, with many of the colours and designs used today being the same as those used in Roman times.

    Next you pay a visit to Sebastian's Villa, built by the millionaire George Sebastian in the 1920s. Now known as the International Cultural Centre, guests have included Winston Churchill and Anthony Eden. In which popular coastal town is the villa located?A Tour of Tunisia (helen295)

      Hammamet. Hammamet is Tunisia's largest tourist resort and has been attracting holidaymakers from all over Europe since the 1960s.

    Many of the sites in Tunisia, including a mausoleum in Monastir and the major thoroughfare in Tunis, are named after the country's first president. What was his name? A Tour of Tunisia (helen295)

      Habib Bourguiba. After gaining independence from France in 1956, Tunisia became a republic with Habib Bourguiba as its first president. He remained in office for 31 years before being replaced by Ben Ali.

    Is Tunisia larger or smaller than the country, Georgia (in terms of area)?Know More About Tunisia (me07)

      larger. Georgia (the country) is smaller than South Carolina, a state in U.S.A. Georgia's total area is 69,700 square kilometres.

    Is Tunisia a free, independent and sovereign republic?Know More About Tunisia (me07)

      Yes. According to the constitution of 1959, it is!

    Is part of the Sahara Desert in Tunisia?Know More About Tunisia (me07)

      Yes. Yes, Tunisia is one of the nine countries the Sahara Desert passes through. The other eight countries are Morocco, Mauritania, Libya, Chad, Niger, Mali, Algeria and Sudan.

    In which area of Tunisia would you find deserts, Tataouine or Bizerte?Know More About Tunisia (me07)

      Tataouine. Deserts are found in the south of Tunisia. Bizerte is located near the tip of Tunisia, in the north. Tataouine is way down in the south, therefore Tataouine is a good place for deserts and date-palms.

    How many administrative divisions does Tunisia have?Know More About Tunisia (me07)

      24. They are: Ariana, Beja, Ben Arous, Bizerte, El Kef, Gabes, Gafsa, Jendouba, Kairouan, Kasserine, Kebili, Manouba (Manubah), Mahdia, Medenine, Monastir, Nabeul, Sfax, Sidi Bou Zid, Siliana, Sousse, Tataouine, Tozeur, Tunis and Zaghouan.

    From the city of Sfax you can take a ferry to which group of seven islands? A Tour of Tunisia (helen295)

      Iles Kerkennah. The Iles Kerkennah were once a place of exile for both the Carthaginian general Hannibal, and the former Tunisian president Habib Bourguiba.

    During a trip to the Sahara Desert you arrive at a village known for its underground troglodyte houses. The opening sequence of "Star Wars" was filmed here. Where are you?A Tour of Tunisia (helen295)

      Matmata. Travelling west from Matmata you will come to the town of Douz, known as the 'gateway to the Sahara'. This is where most desert tours incorporate a camel trek across the sand dunes.

    Does Tunisia extend farthest north than any other country in Africa?Know More About Tunisia (me07)

      Yes. Tunisia's northern tip is only 137 kilometres from Sicily, Italy, which is in the continent of Europe.

    Continuing along the coast, you come to the pretty hilltop village of Sidi Bou Said. A law was passed here stating that only two colours could be used to decorate the exterior of the buildings. Which colours are these?A Tour of Tunisia (helen295)

      Blue and white. White is used to reflect the heat of the sun, whilst doors and windows are painted blue in the belief that the colour blue wards off mosquitoes and other insects.

    Before returning to the airport you have time to visit the city of Kairouan. What is the main tourist attraction here?A Tour of Tunisia (helen295)

      Great Mosque. Kairouan is the fourth most important city in the Islamic world after Mecca, Medina and Jerusalem.

    Another important Roman town is situated in northern Tunisia. The well-preserved ruins here include the Roman Theatre, Temple of Saturn, Plaza of the Winds, house of Trifolium and the latrines. Which town is this?A Tour of Tunisia (helen295)

      Dougga. Dougga was founded on the site of the ancient settlement known as Thugga. Several of the mosaics displayed in the Bardo Museum in Tunis were discovered in Dougga.

    Just outside Tunis you will find one of Tunisia's best-known archaeological sites, a city which was once Rome's greatest adversary until finally defeated by Scipio Africanus. What is the name of this city?A Tour of Tunisia (helen295)

      Carthage. Unfortunately, most of Carthage has been destroyed, but there are still plenty of historical sights to see, including the famous Punic Ports. In the garden of Tophet, memorial stones remember the more than 20,000 children who were sacrificed by the Carthaginians in the 8th century BC. Carthage's best-preserved site open to tourists is Thermes d'Antonin, the ancient Roman baths.

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