📖 About Tunis

Tunis is the capital and largest city of Tunisia, located on the Mediterranean coast near the ruins of ancient Carthage. With approximately 2.7 million residents in the metropolitan area, this city blends Arab medina traditions with French colonial architecture. The Medina of Tunis is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Tunisia's 2011 revolution sparked the Arab Spring. The country is the Arab world's most liberal, with progressive women's rights. Tunis represents modern North Africa—Islamic heritage, French influence, and the birthplace of the Arab Spring.

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💼 Economy & Culture

Services dominate as the capital city—government, banking, and commerce. Tourism brings visitors to Carthage and the Medina. Manufacturing includes textiles and food processing. The IT sector is developing. The economy has struggled since the revolution but shows resilience.

Arab-Berber culture with French influence—Arabic is official, French widely used. Islam is practiced moderately. The arts flourish with cinema and music. Café culture reflects French heritage. Food features Mediterranean cuisine with couscous and brik. The culture values education, hospitality, and openness.

📜 History

The area near Carthage has 3,000 years of history. Tunis rose after Carthage's destruction. Arab conquest (698 AD) established Islamic rule. The Hafsid dynasty made Tunis their capital. Ottoman and later French control shaped modern development.

Independence (1956) under Bourguiba modernized the nation. The 2011 Jasmine Revolution overthrew Ben Ali and inspired the Arab Spring. Today Tunis navigates democracy—ancient heritage, progressive values, and the challenges of post-revolutionary transition.