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BACK TO THE FRONT PAGE BASIC INFO. ECONOMY GEOGRAPHY ... PEOPLE Color TUNISIA Tunisia is located in Northern Africa, bordering the Mediterranean Sea, between Algeria and Libya. The terrain of Tunisia includes mountains in north; hot, dry central plain; semiarid south merges into the Sahara. Climate: Tunisia is temperate in north with mild, rainy winters and hot, dry summers; desert in south. COUNTRY MAP

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Geography People Government Economy Communicat's ... [TOP] Tunisia Geography Location: Northern Africa, bordering the Mediterranean Sea, between Algeria and Libya Geographic coordinates: 34 00 N, 9 00 E Map references: Africa Area: total: 163,610 sq km land: 155,360 sq km water: 8,250 sq km slightly larger than Georgia Land boundaries: total: 1,424 km border countries: Algeria 965 km, Libya 459 km Coastline: 1,148 km Maritime claims: contiguous zone: 24 nm territorial sea: 12 nm Climate: temperate in north with mild, rainy winters and hot, dry summers; desert in south Terrain: mountains in north; hot, dry central plain; semiarid south merges into the Sahara Elevation extremes: lowest point: Shatt al Gharsah -17 m highest point: Jabal ash Shanabi 1,544 m Natural resources: petroleum, phosphates, iron ore, lead, zinc, salt Land use: arable land: permanent crops: permanent pastures: forests and woodland: other: 44% (1993 est.) Irrigated land: 3,850 sq km (1993 est.)

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MAIN INDEX Country Ranks Geography People Government Economy Transportation ... [TOP] Tunisia Geography 1995 http://www.theodora.com/wfb/1995/tunisia/tunisia_geography.html SOURCE: 1995 CIA WORLD FACTBOOK Location: Northern Africa, 144 km from Italy across the Strait of Sicily, between Algeria and Libya Map references: Africa, Standard Time Zones of the World Area: total area: 163,610 sq km land area: 155,360 sq km comparative area: slightly larger than Georgia Land boundaries: total 1,424 km, Algeria 965 km, Libya 459 km Coastline: 1,148 km Maritime claims: territorial sea: 12 nm International disputes: maritime boundary dispute with Libya; land boundary dispute with Algeria settled in 1993 Climate: temperate in north with mild, rainy winters and hot, dry summers; desert in south Terrain: mountains in north; hot, dry central plain; semiarid south merges into the Sahara Natural resources: petroleum, phosphates, iron ore, lead, zinc, salt Land use: arable land: permanent crops: meadows and pastures: forest and woodland: other: Irrigated land: 2,750 sq km (1989)

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MAIN INDEX 1999 INDEX Geography People Government Economy Communicat's ... [TOP] Tunisia Geography Location: Northern Africa, bordering the Mediterranean Sea, between Algeria and Libya Geographic coordinates: 34 00 N, 9 00 E Map references: Africa Area: total: 163,610 sq km land: 155,360 sq km water: 8,250 sq km slightly larger than Georgia Land boundaries: total: 1,424 km border countries: Algeria 965 km, Libya 459 km Coastline: 1,148 km Maritime claims: contiguous zone: 24 nm territorial sea: 12 nm Climate: temperate in north with mild, rainy winters and hot, dry summers; desert in south Terrain: mountains in north; hot, dry central plain; semiarid south merges into the Sahara Elevation extremes: lowest point: Shatt al Gharsah -17 m highest point: Jabal ash Shanabi 1,544 m Natural resources: petroleum, phosphates, iron ore, lead, zinc, salt Land use: arable land: permanent crops: permanent pastures: forests and woodland: other: 44% (1993 est.) Irrigated land: 3,850 sq km (1993 est.)

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2000 INDEX 1999 INDEX 1998 INDEX 1996 INDEX ... Introduction Geography People Government Gov. Leaders Economy ... [TOP] Tunisia Geography 2001 http://www.photius.com/wfb2001/tunisia/tunisia_geography.html SOURCE: 2001 CIA WORLD FACTBOOK Location: Northern Africa, bordering the Mediterranean Sea, between Algeria and Libya Geographic coordinates: 34 00 N, 9 00 E Map references: Africa Area: total: 163,610 sq km land: 155,360 sq km water: 8,250 sq km Area - comparative: slightly larger than Georgia Land boundaries: total: 1,424 km border countries: Algeria 965 km, Libya 459 km Coastline: 1,148 km Maritime claims: contiguous zone: 24 NM territorial sea: 12 NM Climate: temperate in north with mild, rainy winters and hot, dry summers; desert in south Terrain: mountains in north; hot, dry central plain; semiarid south merges into the Sahara Elevation extremes: lowest point: Shatt al Gharsah -17 m highest point: Jebel ech Chambi 1,544 m Natural resources: petroleum, phosphates, iron ore, lead, zinc, salt Land use: arable land: permanent crops: permanent pastures: forests and woodland: other: 44% (1993 est.)

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1999 INDEX 1996 INDEX Introduction Geography Population Government Economy Communicat's ... [TOP] Tunisia Geography 2000 Location: Northern Africa, bordering the Mediterranean Sea, between Algeria and Libya Geographic coordinates: 34 00 N, 9 00 E Map references: Africa Area: total: 163,610 sq km land: 155,360 sq km water: 8,250 sq km Area - comparative: slightly larger than Georgia Land boundaries: total: 1,424 km border countries: Algeria 965 km, Libya 459 km Coastline: 1,148 km Maritime claims: contiguous zone: 24 nm territorial sea: 12 nm Climate: temperate in north with mild, rainy winters and hot, dry summers; desert in south Terrain: mountains in north; hot, dry central plain; semiarid south merges into the Sahara Elevation extremes: lowest point: Shatt al Gharsah -17 m highest point: Jabal ash Shanabi 1,544 m Natural resources: petroleum, phosphates, iron ore, lead, zinc, salt, arable land Land use: arable land: permanent crops: permanent pastures: forests and woodland: other: 44% (1993 est.) Irrigated land: 3,850 sq km (1993 est.)

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2001 INDEX 2000 INDEX 1999 INDEX 1997 INDEX ... Country Ranks Geography People Government Economy Communications ... [TOP] Tunisia Geography 1998 http://www.greekorthodoxchurch.org/wfb1998/tunisia/tunisia_geography.html SOURCE: 1998 CIA WORLD FACTBOOK Location Northern Africa, bordering the Mediterranean Sea, between Algeria and Libya Geographic coordinates 34 00 N, 9 00 E Map references Africa Area total: 163,610 sq km land: 155,360 sq km water: 8,250 sq km Area - comparative slightly larger than Georgia Land boundaries total: 1,424 km border countries: Algeria 965 km, Libya 459 km Coastline 1,148 km Maritime claims contiguous zone: 24 nm territorial sea: 12 nm Climate temperate in north with mild, rainy winters and hot, dry summers; desert in south Terrain mountains in north; hot, dry central plain; semiarid south merges into the Sahara Elevation extremes lowest point: Shatt al Gharsah -17 m highest point: Jabal ash Shanabi 1,544 m Natural resources petroleum, phosphates, iron ore, lead, zinc, salt Land use arable land: permanent crops: permanent pastures: forests and woodland: other: 44% (1993 est.)

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11. Tunisia Geography 1990 - Flags, Maps, Economy, Geography, Climate, Natural Resou tunisia geography 1990 Flags, Maps, Economy, Geography, Climate, Natural Resources, Current Issues, International Agreements, Population, Social Statistics, Political System, immigration http//www.theodora.com/wfb1990/tunisia/ tunisia_geography.html. SOURCE 1990 CIA WORLD FACTBOOK are made regarding the accuracy of tunisia geography 1990 information contained here http://www.theodora.com/wfb1990/tunisia/tunisia_geography.html

1990 INDEX Country Ranks DEFINITIONS Geography Maps People Economy Government ... [TOP] Tunisia Geography - 1990 http://www.theodora.com/wfb1990/tunisia/tunisia_geography.html SOURCE: 1990 CIA WORLD FACTBOOK Total area: land area: Comparative area: slightly larger than Georgia Land boundaries: 1,424 km total; Algeria 965 km, Libya 459 km Coastline: 1,148 km Maritime claims: Territorial sea: 12 nm Disputes: maritime boundary dispute with Libya Climate: temperate in north with mild, rainy winters and hot, dry summers; desert in south Terrain: mountains in north; hot, dry central plain; semiarid south merges into the Sahara Natural resources: crude oil, phosphates, iron ore, lead, zinc, salt Land use: 20% arable land; 10% permanent crops; 19% meadows and pastures; 4% forest and woodland; 47% other; includes 1% irrigated Environment: deforestation; overgrazing; soil erosion; desertification Note: strategic location in central Mediterranean; only 144 km from Italy across the Strait of Sicily; borders Libya on east NOTE: The information regarding Tunisia on this page is re-published from the 1990 World Fact Book of the United States Central Intelligence Agency. No claims are made regarding the accuracy of Tunisia Geography 1990 information contained here. All suggestions for corrections of any errors about Tunisia Geography 1990 should be addressed to the CIA.

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13. Tunisia Geography 1991 - Flags, Maps, Economy, Geography, Climate, Natural Resou tunisia geography 1991 Flags, Maps, Economy, Geography, Climate, Natural Resources, Current Issues, International Agreements, Population, Social Statistics, Political System, immigration http//www.theodora.com/wfb1991/tunisia/ tunisia_geography.html. SOURCE 1991 CIA WORLD FACTBOOK are made regarding the accuracy of tunisia geography 1991 information contained here http://www.theodora.com/wfb1991/tunisia/tunisia_geography.html

1991 INDEX Country Ranks DEFINITIONS People ... Defense Forces Geography Maps Feedback [TOP] Tunisia Geography - 1991 http://www.theodora.com/wfb1991/tunisia/tunisia_geography.html SOURCE: 1991 CIA WORLD FACTBOOK Total area: land area: Comparative area: slightly larger than Georgia Land boundaries: 1,424 km total Algeria 965 km, Libya 459 km Coastline: 1,148 km Maritime claims: Territorial sea: 12 nm Disputes: maritime boundary dispute with Libya Climate: temperate in north with mild, rainy winters and hot, dry summers; desert in south Terrain: mountains in north; hot, dry central plain; semiarid south merges into the Sahara Natural resources: crude oil, phosphates, iron ore, lead, zinc, salt Land use: arable land 20%; permanent crops 10%; meadows and pastures 19%; forest and woodland 4%; other 47%; includes irrigated 1% Environment: deforestation; overgrazing; soil erosion; desertification Note: strategic location in central Mediterranean; only 144 km from Italy across the Strait of Sicily; borders Libya on east NOTE: The information regarding Tunisia on this page is re-published from the 1991 World Fact Book of the United States Central Intelligence Agency. No claims are made regarding the accuracy of Tunisia Geography 1991 information contained here. All suggestions for corrections of any errors about Tunisia Geography 1991 should be addressed to the CIA.

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Forum Kedma Articles Women ... Home Tunisia Geography Location: Northern Africa, bordering the Mediterranean Sea, between Algeria and Libya Map references: Africa Area: total area: 163,610 sq km land area: 155,360 sq km comparative area: slightly larger than Georgia Land boundaries: total 1,424 km, Algeria 965 km, Libya 459 km Coastline: 1,148 km Maritime claims: contiguous zone: 24 nm territorial sea: 12 nm International disputes: maritime boundary dispute with Libya; land boundary dispute with Algeria settled in 1993; Malta and Tunisia are discussing the commercial exploitation of the continental shelf between their countries, particularly for oil exploration Climate: temperate in north with mild, rainy winters and hot, dry summers; desert in south Terrain: mountains in north; hot, dry central plain; semiarid south merges into the Sahara Natural resources: petroleum, phosphates, iron ore, lead, zinc, salt Land use: arable land: permanent crops: meadows and pastures: forest and woodland: other: Irrigated land: 2,750 sq km (1989)

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Site Index Africa Luxury Vacations: Call 1-415-662-2683 to book. Open every day! Places in Africa Algeria Angola Benin ... Zimbabwe Tunisia: Geography Location: Northern Africa, bordering the Mediterranean Sea, between Algeria and Libya Area: total: 163,610 sq km land: 155,360 sq km water: 8,250 sq km Area - comparative: slightly larger than Georgia Land boundaries: total: 1,424 km border countries: Algeria 965 km, Libya 459 km Coastline: 1,148 km Maritime claims: contiguous zone: 24 nm territorial sea: 12 nm Climate: temperate in north with mild, rainy winters and hot, dry summers; desert in south Terrain: mountains in north; hot, dry central plain; semiarid south merges into the Sahara Elevation extremes: lowest point: Shatt al Gharsah -17 m highest point: Jabal ash Shanabi 1,544 m Natural resources: petroleum, phosphates, iron ore, lead, zinc, salt, arable land Land use: arable land: 19% permanent crops: 13% permanent pastures: 20% forests and woodland: 4% other: 44% (1993 est.) Irrigated land: 3,850 sq km (1993 est.) Natural hazards: NA Environment - current issues: toxic and hazardous waste disposal is ineffective and presents human health risks; water pollution from raw sewage; limited natural fresh water resources; deforestation; overgrazing; soil erosion; desertification

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