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| Independence Year : 1956 Population : 9586000 Life Expectancy : 73.7 Capital : 3349 GNP : 20026.00 GNP Old : 18898.00 Local Name : Tunis/Tunisie Government Form : Republic Location : Northern Africa, bordering the Mediterranean Sea Terrain : Arable land in north and along central coast; south is mostly semiarid or desert Climate : Hot, dry summers and mild, rainy winters. Ethnic Group : Arab-Berber 98%, European 1%, other 1%. Religions : Muslim 98%, Christian 1%, Jewish less than 1%. Official Website :www.ministeres.tn | 
Genral Information - Tunisia
Background
Following independence from France in 1956, President Habib BOURGIUBA established a strict one-party state. He dominated the country for 31 years, repressing Islamic fundamentalism and establishing rights for women unmatched by any other Arab nation. In recent years, Tunisia has taken a moderate, non-aligned stance in its foreign relations. Domestically, it has sought to diffuse rising pressure for a more open political society. (Source: CIA - The World Factbook) |
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