Country (long form) Republic of Tunisia
Capital Tunis
Total Area 63,170.17 sq mi
163,610.00 sq km
Population 9,593,402 (July 2000 est.)
Languages Arabic (official/commerce), French (commerce)
Religions Muslim 98%, Christian 1%, Jewish and other
1%
Government Type republic
Currency 1 Tunisian dinar (TD) = 1,000 millimes
Labor Force (by occupation) services 55%, industry
23%, agriculture 22% (1995 est.)
Industry petroleum, mining (particularly phosphate
and iron ore), tourism, textiles, footwear, food, beverages
Agriculture olives, grain, dairy products, tomatoes,
citrus fruit, beef, sugar beets, dates, almonds
Exports textiles, mechanical goods, phosphates and
chemicals, agricultural products, hydrocarbons
Natural Resources petroleum, phosphates, iron ore,
lead, zinc, salt, arable land
Visa Required (U.S. only) Not required for stays of 90 days or less. 2001
(united states government sources. all information
was accurate at time of posting)
