Tunisia Population: 9,974,722 (July 2004 est.) Capital: Tunis [ Select Another Country ]

An Introduction to Tunisia
Following independence from France in 1956, President Habib BOURGUIBA established a strict one-party state. He dominated the country for 31 years, repressing Islamic fundamentalism and establishing rights for women unmatched by any other Arab nation. In recent years, Tunisia has taken a moderate, non-aligned stance in its foreign relations. Domestically, it has sought to defuse rising pressure for a more open political society.

The Tunisian Flag Red 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.

Rankings of The Most Populous Countries in the World.

1. China   2. India   3. United States   4. Indonesia   5. Brazil   6. Russia   7. Pakistan   8. Bangladesh   9. Japan 10. Nigeria

11. Mexico 12. Germany 13. Philippines 14. Vietnam 15. Egypt 16. Turkey 17. Iran 18. Ethiopia 19. Thailand 20. United Kingdom

21. France 22. Italy 23. Congo 24. Ukraine 25. South Korea 26. South Africa 27. Burma 28. Colombia 29. Spain 30. Poland

Some interesting facts and figures about Tunisia. Pop Growth Rate / Year:     • 1.01% Avg. Life Expectancy:     • 73 yrs - Male     • 76.44 yrs - Female Phone Lines:     • 1,163,800 (2003) Televisions:     • 920,000 (1997) Radios:     • 2,060,000 (1997) Internet Code:     • .tn Did you know ... People from Tunisia are called Tunisians