2. GOVERNMENT
Tunisia is a independent country since 1952 . It is a
republic which means that the business of the state is
everyone's business not just the head of state. Their
President is Moncef Marzouki.
POPULATION
In 2004 Tunisia’s population was 10,300,000.
3. FLAG , COAT OF ARMS AND
THE NATIONAL FLOWER
First used in 1831
Jasmine The Tunisian coat of
The Tunisian flag is red with
arms means freedom
a white circle in the middle
(ship) order (lion) and
with the Muslim symbol on it.
justice (scales) That is
the country’s motto.
4. MAP
The capital city of
Tunisia is Tunis.
It’s neighbouring
countries are Algeria
and Libya. It’s close
to the Mediterranean
sea.
5. TRADITIONS , CULTURE
AND MANNERS
Tunisian culture is greatly influenced by Roman, Jewish,
Christian, Arab, Islamic, Turkish , French and
Mediterranean.
Tunisian families are usually extended. They take time in
greeting others talking about family, friends or other topics.
Handshakes are a greeting but only between the same
gender. If a man and woman greet, the woman must extend
her hand first. If she doesn’t the man must bow. When saying
hello or goodbye they say it individually . Gifts are not opened
when received .
6. CURRENCY
Tunisia’s currency is called dinar. It is one of the only
currencies that still uses thousands. The coins are 5, 10, 20, 50
milim, ½ and 1 dinar. The notes are 5, 10, 20, 30 and 50 dinar.
1 dinar = 1000 milim
1 dinar = 60 c (AU)
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9. ECONOMY
Tunisia is a leading source of
barley, citrus, fruit, wheat, olives, wine, iron
ore, lead, phosphates, petroleum, zinc, pine and oak.
Tunisia has two parts, the older parts and the newer parts.
In the old parts it is common to see narrow streets with
markets. These markets are called Souks. In the newer
parts most streets are tree lined avenues with European
style buildings. The north and east are richer than the
south. In the south most houses are made of stone or
concrete.
11. HOW THEY EAT
When eating, Tunisians remove their shoes. First they
wash their hands and gather at a knee high round table
called a mida. The food must be blessed before it’s eaten.
The food is served in one bowl. They do not use cutlery
but use the first two fingers of their right hand. They only
eat the food in front of them. After eating they wash their
hands again. Men and woman don’t usually eat together.
12. COSTUMES
A lady traditionally wears a Sessari. The people from the
newer parts of Tunisia wear what you would wear (Western).
The men from the older areas wear the traditional Arabian
clothes. They are a turban or skullcap, a loose flowing gown
and a long sleeved jacket.
13. RELIGIONS AND
LANGUAGES
The official language of Tunisia is Arabic. Some people speak
French as a second language.
98% of Tunisians are Muslim. 1% are Jewish and 1% are
Christian.
