TUNISIA Tunisia is unique, yet so diverse. From north to south, the coastline unveils all the charms of the Mediterranean. In the interior lies an uncovered Tunisia, one of vast forests, verdant valleys and rugged landscapes. In the Saharan region, the desert appears in all its faces, deserts of sand, of stone and of salt, plateaus and canyons, gigantic dunes and oases... Discovering all the different facets of Tunisia is going from Troglodyte cave dwellings, through the vast olive groves, onto the great Medinas, to the Bedouin villages.....Tunisia, land of contrasts.....Tunisia, a safe destination......Tunisia, the most competitive quality/price ratio.....Tunisia, so close.....   History 814 B.C: Foundation of Carnage by the Phoenicians 146 B.C: The Romans take over control of Carthage 493 - 553: The Vandals era 647: Arrival of the Arabs in the Maghreb (North Africa) and foundation of Kairoun, the first Muslim town. 1590: Ottoman Empire, the Turks take control of Tunis and remain three centuries 1881: French Protectorate 1956: Independence 1957: Foundation of the Republic of Tunisia Geography In the furthest North-East of the African Continent, Tunisia spreads over 164.000 Km2. Bordered by the Mediterranean Sea from the North and East; the country offers 1250 kms of coast line. The North is verdant and vast while the South is barren, made of steppes and desert. Fact And Numbers Population: 10 million inhabitants Capital: Tunis, 1.7 million inhabitants Government: Presidential Democratic Republic Religion: Muslim 98%, Tunisia is one of the most liberal and relaxed Arab Countries where different religions are practised. Mosques, Churches and Synagogues stay aside in harmony. Women: Tunisia is the leading Arab Country in Women rights. Polygamy was abolished, and women are equally valued as men, in a relaxed and liberal society. Time: GMT+1 in Summer & Winter. Driving: On the right. Speed limits are set to 50 km/h inside cities, 90 km/h on inter-city roads, and 110 km/h on motorways. Electricity: 220v, standard European 2 pin plugs and sockets. Require adaptors for UK appliances. Currency The Tunisian Dinar is divided into 1000 millimes. Coins of 50, 100, 500 millimes and 1 Dinar is in use. Notes of 5, 10, 20 and 30 Dinars exist. The currency can not be imported or exported, and the rate of exchange rarely varies from a bank to another. Rate of exchange £1= 2,560 (2 Dinars and 560 millimes) on 01.03.07 Climate Mediterranean in the North and Coastal regions, semi arid towards the South. Tunisia offers an all year round sunshine. Winters are mild with average temperatures of 16C. In spring temperatures rise up to 25C, and average summer temperatures are around 32C. Peaks of over 40C can be reached at the Southern areas of the desert. Language The official language is Arabic. French is the second language, and English is widely spoken. Signs are in Arabic and French Display. In Tourist establishments, Hotels and resorts, English is fluently spoken. RESORTS: Djerba | Gammarth | Hammamet | Mahdia |  Monastir| Port el Kantaoui | Skanes | Sousse | Tunis Choose one of our cheap package holidays to Tunisia. Book a flight with us from any UK airport to a selection of Tunisian holiday destinations. Choose from a large selections of hotels in Tunisia with prices and accommodation to suit every traveller's needs and budget.   Cheap Dejerba Holidays, cheap Gammarth holidays,cheap Gammarth holidays, cheap Mahdia holiday, cheap Monartir holidays, cheap Port el Kantaoui holidays, cheap Skanes holidays, cheap Sousse holidays, cheap Tunis holidays. Holidays to Tunisia - Just Sunshine

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