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Travel Guide 2 > Tunisia > Towns and Cities > Tunis

Tunis

Tunis is the capital and most populous city of Tunisia. As of 2004, the city itself had a population of 728,453, and perhaps around 2 million in the greater Tunis metropolitan area.

The city is located in the northeastern part of the country, on the shore of Lake Tunis (Arabic: El Bahira; French: Lac de Tunis), which is a natural lagoon. Lake Tunis is connected to the Gulf of Tunis (which is part of the Mediterranean Sea) by a canal which terminates at Tunis' port, La Goulette (Arabic: Halq al Wadi).

Tunis a very ancient city, dating back to at least the 2nd millennium BC, as "Tunes". The city was originally founded by the Berbers, later occupied by the Numidians, and eventually taken over by the Phoenicians from the nearby city of Carthage. After a brief period where the Berbers reestablished control, and a Greek occupation by King Agathocles of Sicily, the Carthaginians again regained control over the city. The Carthaginian Empire, including Tunis, along with the city of Carthage, was however in turn eventually destroyed by the Romans at the end of the third Punic War, in 146 BC. The city of Tunis was however eventually rebuilt during the reign of the Roman Emperor Augustus. Tunis however remained of secondary importance after Carthage (which was also rebuilt) until the early Islamic period, when Carthage was finally destroyed for good.

Due to its rich history, there are many ancient and historic sites to see in Tunis. These include the Aghlabid Ez-Zitouna Mosque ("Mosque of the Olive") which dates back to 723, the Dar-al-Bey (the Bey's palace), and the Great Mosque. Additionally the ruins of Carthage are just a short distance away from the city, to the Northeast.

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Books about Tunis

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TUNIS travel guide 2024: "Timeless Tales: Tunis – Where History Meets Cultural Riches."

By Ava M. Jameson

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Released: January 23rd, 2024
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TUNIS travel guide 2024: "Timeless Tales: Tunis – Where History Meets Cultural Riches."

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EAN: 9798877156166

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Number of Pages: 101
Author: Ava M. Jameson
Publication Date: January 23rd, 2024
Release Date: January 23rd, 2024

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Size: 9.0 inches by 6.0 inches by 0.23 inches

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Tunis Travel Guide 2023: Tunis Uncovered: Where Ancient Legends Meet Modern Marvels - A Traveler's Insightful Companion (Nicholas Wanderlust Chronicles (Tales From Around The World))

By Nicholas Z. Andrew

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Released: August 29th, 2023
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Tunis Travel Guide 2023: Tunis Uncovered: Where Ancient Legends Meet Modern Marvels - A Traveler's Insightful Companion (Nicholas Wanderlust Chronicles (Tales From Around The World))

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EAN: 9798859469499

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Number of Pages: 167
Author: Nicholas Z. Andrew
Publication Date: August 29th, 2023
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TUNIS TRAVEL GUIDE 2024: Insider Tips and Hidden Gems Unlocking the Best of Tunisian Hospitality Planning Your Perfect Trip Practical Advice and ... Unveiling the Secrets of Iconic Places")

By TAYLOR B. WORD

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Released: March 31st, 2024
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TUNIS TRAVEL GUIDE 2024: Insider Tips and Hidden Gems Unlocking the Best of Tunisian Hospitality Planning Your Perfect Trip Practical Advice and ... Unveiling the Secrets of Iconic Places")

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EAN: 9798321482940

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Format: Large Print
Number of Pages: 59
Author: TAYLOR B. WORD
Publication Date: March 31st, 2024
Release Date: March 31st, 2024

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Size: 9.0 inches by 6.0 inches by 0.14 inches

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Tunisia (Bradt Guides: Travel Taken Seriously)

By Oscar Scafidi

Bradt Travel Guides
Released: August 1st, 2023
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Tunisia (Bradt Guides: Travel Taken Seriously)

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ISBN: 178477751X
EAN: 9781784777517
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Number of Pages: 368
Author: Oscar Scafidi
Publication Date: August 1st, 2023
Release Date: August 1st, 2023

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Size: 8.36 inches by 5.5 inches by 0.8 inches
Weight: 0.89948602896 pounds

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Don't Miss Tunisia: With unforgettable 4 stops (9 days); Tunis, Carthage, Sousse and El Jem with full-color detailed maps. (tunisia travel pocket guides)

By EL GHALIA Magazine

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Released: September 17th, 2023
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Don't Miss Tunisia: With unforgettable 4 stops (9 days); Tunis, Carthage, Sousse and El Jem with full-color detailed maps. (tunisia travel pocket guides)

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EAN: 9798861701013

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Number of Pages: 150
Author: EL GHALIA Magazine
Publication Date: September 17th, 2023
Release Date: September 17th, 2023

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Size: 8.0 inches by 5.0 inches by 0.34 inches

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MY TUNIS TRAVEL NOTEBOOK: Ideal to document your travel schedule to the Tunisian capital

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Description: MY TUNIS TRAVEL NOTEBOOK: Ideal to document your travel schedule to the Tunisian capital Manufacturer: Independently published Details: Paperback Number of Pages: 119 Author: The Big Busy Bear Publication Date: April 11th, 2024 Release Date: April 11th, 2024 Physical Description: Size: 9.0 inches by 6.0 inches by 0.27 inches Click here for more information

TUNIS TRAVEL GUIDE: Accurate tips for discovering Tunis'hidden gems

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Description: TUNIS TRAVEL GUIDE: Accurate tips for discovering Tunis'hidden gems Manufacturer: Independently published EAN: 9798864986912 Details: Paperback Number of Pages: 128 Author: Cephas Z. Mills Publication Date: October 20th, 2023 Release Date: October 20th, 2023 Physical Description: Size: 9.0 inches by 6.0 inches by 0.29 inches Click here for more information

Conversational Arabic Quick and Easy: Tunisian Arabic Dialect, Tunisia, Tunis, Travel to Tunisia, Tunisia Travel Guide, Djerba

By Yatir Nitzany

Yatir Nitzany
Released: September 25th, 2019
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Conversational Arabic Quick and Easy: Tunisian Arabic Dialect, Tunisia, Tunis, Travel to Tunisia, Tunisia Travel Guide, Djerba

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Brand: Yatir Nitzany
ISBN: 1951244257
EAN: 9781951244255

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Number of Pages: 42
Author: Yatir Nitzany
Publication Date: September 25th, 2019
Release Date: September 25th, 2019

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Size: 9.0 inches by 6.0 inches by 0.11 inches
Weight: 0.16093745126 pounds

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