You may already know a little about the capital city of Tunis, and have perhaps seen or heard of the sheer beauty of our coastal regions and resorts. But there is so much more to this historic country: the culture, the arts, the breath taking scenery and of course the friendly Tunisian people, who will go out of their way to welcome visitors to their home of Tunisia.

Some facts about Tunisia for the visitor
Official name: Al-Jumhuriya At-Tunisiya
Capital city: Tunis - also the largest city in Tunisia
Official language: Arabic - French and some English also spoken
Population: Estimated to be over 10 million people
Currency: Tunisian Dinar
Time zone: Central European Time
Country calling code: 216

Tunis
Tunis is a busy city of over three million people which offers the visitor all the facilities and services you could wish for. All kinds of accommodation and hotels are available at levels ranging from the modest to five star luxury. Dining and entertainment possibilities will leave you wondering how to fit so much in during your stay. The city is serviced by the Tunis Carthage International Airport, and you will find getting around once here extremely easy and comfortable.
While here you may wish to visit the medina, which contains literally hundreds of monuments, among them The Grand Mosque, madrasas, Bey’s Palace and some mausoleums.
Also worth visiting are the thirteenth century Bardo Museum and the ruins of Carthage.

Resorts in Tunisia
The spectacular resorts in Tunisia have to be experienced to be believed.
The east coast of Tunisia is home to the majority of resorts, and these include Hammamet, Tabarka, Sousse, Monastir, Djerba and Nabeul. Beautiful sunny beaches and the clear blue sea offer the visitor a place to relax and unwind after the bustle of Tunis. But it is also possible to dive, snorkel, enjoy fishing trips as well as take part in sports such as windsurfing.
The resorts in Tunisia offer the level of comfort you would expect, and you will not be disappointed with the first rate dining facilities.

Tunisian Culture
Tunisia has a culture that is forged by over three thousand years of history.
The mixture of ethnic groups and cultures have made Tunisia what it is today.
The official religion of Tunisia is Islam, with around 99% of the population being Muslim. Tunisia is famous for it’s tradition of mosaic which is frequently seen used in architecture and also for it’s pottery. Tunisian Food is healthy and delicious, with the national dish being Couscous. Malouf is the traditional musical style of Tunisia and it is well worth checking out a performance during your visit.

Tunisia Hotels
From Ain Draham in the north to Zarzis in the south, wherever you wish to visit you will find the hotels in Tunisia are a pleasure to stay in, and the hotel staff will make sure your stay exceeds your expectations. Whether you are on a tight budget or are looking for the highest class of accommodation, you will find an abundance of Tunisia hotels to cater to your needs.

We look forward to welcoming you when you visit Tunisia, have a wonderful time when you are here, for Tunisia tourism is an important part of our country and we will make your visit the holiday of a lifetime.