Situated in Northern Africa, Tunisia 🇹🇳 (officially Tunisian Republic) is one of the most interesting places you can land on when you spin the globe. With a population of about 12.3 million and a total area of 163,610 km², it offers far more than its statistics suggest.
Whether you discovered Tunisia through our random country spinner or searched for it directly, this guide covers everything you need to know: the flag, the capital city of Tunis, population figures, languages, currency, geography and a collection of memorable facts.
Where is Tunisia located?
Geographically, Tunisia belongs to Northern Africa within Africa. Its territory spans approximately 163,610 km², which makes it the 94th largest country or territory on Earth.
Tunisia has a coastline as well as land borders with Algeria and Libya — a crossroads position that has influenced its culture and economy for centuries.
The capital city is Tunis, the political and cultural heart of the country and usually the first stop for visitors who want to understand how tunisian life really works.
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Who lives in Tunisia?
Around 12.3 million people live in Tunisia, making it the 80th most populous country or territory in the world. A person from Tunisia is called a Tunisian.
The main language spoken here is Arabic. Learning even a handful of phrases before a visit goes a long way with locals.
Beyond the numbers, everyday culture in Tunisia — from markets and music to family traditions — is what makes discovering it through a random spin so rewarding.
Good to know before you go
The official currency is the Tunisian dinar (TND, symbol د.ت). Exchange rates fluctuate, so check current rates before travelling.
The international dialling code for Tunisia is +216. Websites from the country typically use the .tn internet domain.
Quiz tip: the three facts most worth memorising about Tunisia are its flag, its capital Tunis, and its approximate population of 12.3 million.
Neighbouring countries
Tunisia shares borders with 2 countries:
Fun facts about Tunisia
- Tunisia's flag emoji is 🇹🇳 — its two-letter country code is TN and its three-letter code is TUN.
- Tunisia covers 163,610 km², ranking 94th in the world by area.
- With about 12.3 million people, Tunisia holds the 80th spot in the world population ranking.
- Tunisia is a member state of the United Nations.
- Tunisia shares borders with 2 countries.
Tunisia — frequently asked questions
- What is the capital of Tunisia?
- The capital of Tunisia is Tunis.
- What is the population of Tunisia?
- Tunisia has a population of approximately 12,277,109 people, ranking 80th in the world.
- Where is Tunisia located?
- Tunisia is located in Northern Africa, part of the Africa region.
- What language is spoken in Tunisia?
- The main language spoken in Tunisia is Arabic.
- What currency is used in Tunisia?
- Tunisia uses the Tunisian dinar (TND).
