التونسية الجمهوريةTUNISIA-crossroads of cultures

Land of Berber, Phoenicians, Punic, Roman, medieval, Ottoman, French , IslamicLand of Alyssa-CARTHAGE(9th century B.C)

Arab-Muslim, North African, Mediterranean, with European influence

OUR NATIONAL FLAG-HYMNRed with a white disk in the center bearing a red crescent nearly encircling a red five-pointed star; the crescent and star are traditional symbols of Islam.

Coat of arms of TunisiaMotto: عدالة نظام، (Hurriya, Nidham, 'Adala) حرية،"Liberty, Order, Justice"

National Flag

LOCATION

TUNISIA is located in North Africa. It is bordered by Algeria to the west and Libya to the southeast. Tunisia is located southwest of the island of Sicily and south

of Sardinia. Its size is almost 63.7068 mi² with an estimated population of just over 10.3 million. Its name is derived from the capital Tunis.Tunisia is the northernmost country on the African continent, and the smallest of the nations situated along the Atlas mountain range. The south of the country is composed of the Sahara desert, with much of the remainder consisting of particularly fertile soil and a 807 miles coastline. Both played a prominent role in ancient times, first with the famous Phoenician city of Carthage, then as the Africa Province

which was known as the bread basket of the Roman Empire. Today Tunisia is an export oriented country, in the process of liberalizing its economy

GENERAL FACTS

Location: Northern Africa, bordering the Mediterranean Sea, between Algeria and LibyaGeographic coordinates: 34 00 N, 9 00 EArea: total: 163,610 sq kmcountry comparison to the world: 92 land: 155,360 sq kmwater: 8,250 sq kmArea - comparative: slightly larger than GeorgiaClimate: temperate in north with mild, rainy winters and hot, dry summers; desert in southTerrain: mountains in north; hot, dry central plain; semiarid south merges into the SaharaNatural resources: petroleum, phosphates, iron ore, lead, zinc, salt

POPULATIONPopulation: 10,486,339 (July 2009 est.)country comparison to the world: 76 Religions: Muslim 98%, Christian 1%, Jewish and other 1%Languages: Arabic (official and one of the languages of commerce), French (commerce), English, Italian, etc…There is also a small minority of speakers of Shelha, a Berber language.Urbanization: urban population: 67% of total population (2008)Total fertility rate: 1.72 children born/woman (2009 est.)country comparison to the world: 168People’s skin Colors:Brown, white, black..

OUR DIALECT: TUNISIAN ARABIC- تونسيTunisian Arabic is closely related to the Maltese language.Many Tunisians, particularly those residing in large urban areas, readily mix Tunisian Arabic with French, a dialectal melange often informally called 'Frarabic'.

The most immediately apparent difference between Tunisian and standard Arabic is the extensive use of words borrowed from Italian, Spanish, French, Punic, Berber and Turkish.

Common Phrases and Vocabulary:

Hello: Aslema / Ahla / SalutHow are you: Labes? Shniya'hwalik? (sometimes pronounced as "Shnahwalik")Response: Labes/HamdoullahThank you: Merci/ Aychek/ barakallahufikA lot: BarchaNothing: Hata ShayHow Much: Qaddesh? / Qaddeh?French: SuriWhen (in a question form): Waqtesh? / Waqteh?Who: Ashkoun? / Shkoun?What: Ashnowa? (for masculine) / Ashnya? (for feminine)Goodbye: Bislema / Bye / Ciao

HISTORICAL TUNISIAThe history of Tunisia reveals this rich past where different successive Mediterranean cultures had a strong presence. After the Carthaginian Empire,

the Roman Empire came and left a lasting effect on the land with various monuments and cities such the El-Jem Amphitheater and the archaeological site of the ancient city of Carthage.

After a few centuries of the presence of Christianity, represented by the Church of Africa, the Arab

Islamic conquest transformed the whole country and founded a new city called Al-Qayrawan, Al-Qayrawan is a renowned center for religious and intellectual pursuits.

With the annexation of Tunisia by the Ottoman Empire, the center of power shifted from Tunis to Istanbul. This shift in power allowed the local government of the new Ottoman Province to gain more independence, which was maintained until the

institution of the French Protectorate. The protectorate introduced elements of Western – French – culture.

MODERN TUNISIA

Biggest Airport in Africa-newly constructed

Celebrating Architecture

OUR CULTUREThe Culture of Tunisia is a product of more than 3000 years of history and an important multi-ethnic influx. Ancient Tunisia was a major civilization crossing through history; different cultures, civilizations and multiple successive dynasties contributed to the culture of the country over centuries with a varying degrees of influence. Among these cultures were the Punic, Roman, Jewish, Christian, Arab, Islamic, Turkish, and French, in addition to native Berbers. This unique mixture of cultures made Tunisia, with its strategic geographical location in the Mediterranean, the core of some great civilizations of Mare Nostrum.

TUNISIAN GASTRONOMY…

COUSCOUS, main and national dish

TUNISIAN PASTRY

TUNISIAN BREAD-FROM KAIROUAN(my city)

Traditional Tabouna, to make bread

TUNISIAN WEDDING

MUSIC AND DANCE

MALUF- Arab Andalucía

FOLKLORE DANCENuba/Hadra

HANDCRAFT-CLOTHING

FOOTBALL CULTURE

CITIES AND LANDSCAPESTUNISIA-FROM NORTH TO SOUTH

TUNIS-capital

MEDINA

DOWN-TOWN TUNIS

CARTHAGE- UNESCO World Heritage Site

SIDI BOU SAID

DUGGA

TABARKA

BIZERTE

By majdi faleh, 2009

RAFRAF

EL DJEM AMPHITEATRE- 3rd century ADUNESCO WORLD HERITAGE

KAIROUAN

KERKENNAH

DJERBA ISLAND-”island of dreams”

DJERBA SUNSET

TAMERZA TOZEUR

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