Tunisia Quick Facts…
Official Name | Republic of Tunisia |
Common Name | Tunisia – /tuˈni.ʒə/ |
Nationality | Tunisian(s) – noun, Tunisian – adjective |
Independence | Received in 1956 (from France) |
Administrative Divisions | 24 governorates |
Total Population | 12.0 million (#81) with 70.5% urbanized – 2023 estimate |
Major Urban Areas | Tunis (capital city) |
Major Languages | Arabic (official), French |
Electricity Access | 99.9% of total population |
Internet Access | 79% of total population |
Currency | Tunisian Dinars (TND) |
Real GDP (PPP) | $127.5 billion – 2021 estimate |
Real GDP per Capita | $10,400 (#143) – 2021 estimate |
Total Area | 163,610 sq km / 63,170 sq mi (#93) with 5.0% water area |
Geographic Region | Africa – Northern Africa |
Bordering Countries | Algeria, Libya |
Bordering Water Bodies | Mediterranean Sea |
National Anthem: “Defenders of the Homeland”