Tunis

The capital of the Republic of Tunisia, Tunis Governorate, lies in the northern part of Tunisia. Being Tunisia's largest governorate, it stretches over about 346km2, densely populated by 1,200,000 people (2008 census). The capital of the Governorate of Tunis is the city of Tunis, one of the most important cities in North Africa which tells of great incidents of ancient and modern history. It is endowed with its strategic position that links its territories with the neighboring governorates mainly through highways and railways. Thus, it controls the center of political and administrative life and the dominant of Tunisian commercial activity. It also encloses the country's most important cultural, tourist and industrial spots. Among the major towns and cities in the governorate are: Al Marsa...Read More