Tunisia

Where is Tunisia?

Tunisia is in Northern Africa, Africa, bordering Algeria, Libya. Drag or zoom the map, or open the full interactive world map.

Key facts

Capital

Tunis

Continent

Africa

Subregion

Northern Africa

Population

11,565,204

Land area

163,610 km²

ISO codes

TN / TUN

Languages

Arabic

Coastline

Has a coastline

Currency

Tunisian dinar (TND)

Calling code

+216

Internet domain

.tn

How Tunisia compares

Tunisia ranks 76th of 194 countries on this site by population and 91st by land area — roughly 0.2% of their combined population. In Africa it ranks 29th of 54 by population and 35th by area. It has a coastline. It shares land borders with 2 other countries.

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Flag of Tunisia: colours

A pixel-accurate scan of the Tunisia flag breaks down as 89.5% red and 10.5% white.

• 89.5% red
• 10.5% white

Can you name a country from its colours alone? That is the whole idea behind the flag pie chart game.

Did you know?

1. Ancient Carthage was a rival superpower to Rome — its ruins overlook the Gulf of Tunis.
2. The Roman amphitheater of El Djem is among the best preserved in the world.
3. The 2010–2011 Jasmine Revolution in Tunisia sparked the wider Arab Spring uprisings.
4. Matmata's underground troglodyte dwellings appeared as Luke Skywalker's home in Star Wars.
5. Tunisia's olive groves produce olive oil from trees that have been cultivated since Roman times.

Bordering countries

• Algeria
• Libya

Tunisia: frequently asked questions

What is the capital of Tunisia?

The capital of Tunisia is Tunis.

What continent is Tunisia in?

Tunisia is in Africa, specifically the Northern Africa subregion.

What is the population of Tunisia?

Tunisia has a population of roughly 11,565,204 people, across a land area of 163,610 km².

What language is spoken in Tunisia?

The main language of Tunisia is Arabic.

Which countries border Tunisia?

Tunisia shares a land border with 2 countries: Algeria and Libya.