Presentation of Tunisia : Geography

Country’s official name :

Tunisia

Capital:

Tunis

Population of main cities including suburbs:

Tunis (2,300,000) ; Sfax (265,000) ; Nabeul (170,000) ; Kairouan (120,000)

Area:

163,610 km²

Type of Climate :

Winter is cool and rainy while summer is very hot especially in the south of the country. The most pleasant time to visit Tunisia is in the spring (March, April and May). July and August are ideal for enjoying the beach; but the heat may become uncomfortable for some people.

Local Time:

It is %T:%M %A In Tunis

Summer Time Period :

Summer time from March to October

Official Language:

In Tunisia, Arabic is the official language. The Arabic which all Tunisians speak in their everyday communications is a dialectal variety called Tunisian Arabic.

Other Languages Spoken:

98 % of the population speak Arabic, the rest speak Berber. French is also spoken by a large majority of Tunisians.

Business Language(s):

English is not very common. French is the language used in trade, and for some administrative texts. German and Italian are spoke by many people in Tunisia.

Any Comments About This Content? Report It to Us.