Geography

Economics

Demographics

Military

Politics

Surface

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Surface (in square miles)

Surface (water)

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Temperature

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Rainfall

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Proximity

Economic organizations

Gross Domestic Product (US$)

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Relative earnings

GDP in PPP per capita (in US$)

 

GDP in PPP per capita

Gross Domestic product (in million US$)

GDP per capita (in US$)

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Population

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Emigration

Immigration

Literacy

Health

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Religion

Christianity (share of the total population)

Islam (share of the total population)

Buddhism (share of the total population)

Hinduism (share of the total population)

Judaism (share of the total population)

Other religions (share of the total population)

Non-religious (share of the total population)

Military spending (in % of GDP)

Military spending

Most of its equipment and training comes from France, and in total, Tunisia spends US$1.001 million on its military, or 2.55 percent of its GDP. This makes Tunisia the 80th highest military spender in the world and represents 0.052 percent of total global military expenditure. 

The military of Tunisia, the Tunisian Armed Forces, consist of a Navy, an air force and ground forces. Its military has been active in peacekeeping missions throughout Africa as well as Cambodia. However, it has recently been active as a border guard during the Libyan civil war.

Military membership

Tunisia is also a member of 5 international military organizations. This makes it the 92nd most militarily connected state in the world. It is a member of the following organizations: 

  • Conference on Disarmament 
  • Organization for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons 
  • Partial Nuclear Test Ban Treaty 
  • International Atomic Energy Agency 
  • Non-Aligned Movement 

Military membership

International wars

Tunisia has partaken in 4 international wars. These are: 

  • French occupation of Tunisia 1881-1881 
  • Bizerte crisis 1961-1961 
  • Six-Day War 1967-1967 
  • Libyan Civil War 2011-2011 

Number of international wars fought

Military spending (in US$ million)

Membership (international political organizations)

In total, Tunisia is a member of 14 international political organizations. This makes it the 55th most connected state in the world. It is a member of the following organizations: 

  • Member state of the United Nations 
  • United Nations Security Council 
  • International Labour Organization 
  • Union for the Mediterranean 
  • African Union 
  • International Centre for the Study of the Preservation and Restoration of Cultural Property 
  • Member states of the Organization internationale de la Francophonie 
  • Arab League 
  • Organization of Islamic Cooperation 
  • UNIDROIT 

Political Membership

Democracy/dictatorship rating

Currently, Tunisia is the 47th most democratic state in the world. This is largely due to political instability as a result of the Arab Spring, governmental corruption and an unequal treatment of men and women. 

Democracy/Dictatorship

The politics of Tunisia take place in the form of a presidential republic where the president is head of state, and the Prime Minister is head of government. Over the last two decades, there have been ideological differences between the Islamic movement and the secular movement. These tensions grew during the Arab Spring but have died down through compromise and rewriting its Constitution. 

  • International Criminal Court 

  • Interpol 

  • International Institute for Democracy and Electoral Assistance 

  • World Organization for Animal Health 

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Tunisia 

Tunisia 

Known for its ancient ruins, its beaches and being a famous holiday destination in Africa, Tunisia, or the Republic of Tunisia has had a long history. In its early history, the area was inhabited by the Phoenicians which had a large influence and were rivals to the Roman empire until they were conquered in the second century BC. They remained under the Roman empire until the Arab conquest in the seventh century. From the seventh century until the 16th century, the area was ruled by several regional dynasties until they were fully conquered by the Ottoman Empire. After the French invaded by the end of the 19th century, it became a French protectorate until its independence in 1956. Since then, Tunisia entered a period of stability throughout the 20th century where it became a republic and kept itself mostly out of international conflicts. This changed at the start of the 21st century when Islamic radicalism started to rise followed by the Arab Spring.

Located in northern Africa, the geography of Tunisia consists of flat planes to its eastern part and its Western part and a mountain range to its south and a mountainous area to its north. Most of its terrain is covered by desert with the exception of its most northern part which is lightly vegetated. In total, Tunisia borders two other states with Libya to its southeast and Algeria to its west. To its north, it is directly located on the Mediterranean Sea. 

 Located in northern Africa, the geography of Tunisia consists of flat planes to its eastern part and its Western part and a mountain range to its south and a mountainous area to its north. Most of its terrain is covered by desert with the exception of its most northern part which is lightly vegetated. In total, Tunisia borders two other states with Libya to its southeast and Algeria to its west. To its north, it is directly located on the Mediterranean Sea. 

It is the 91st largest state with a total surface area of 164.428 square kilometers or 63.486 square miles. This makes Tunisia slightly smaller than Bangladesh and slightly larger than Suriname. 

It has a total water surface area of 8.291 square kilometers or 3.206 square miles. This makes Tunisia the 54th largest state in the world. 

 

Below, a graph is shown which displays the absolute amount of water of each state in square kilometers and square miles.

Despite being made up of desert, Tunisia has a high accessibility of its drinking water. This water is derived from groundwater and is considered safe to drink. 

The climate of Tunisia is a Mediterranean climate with mild winters and hot summers. The average temperature is 17.3 degrees Celsius or 63 degrees Fahrenheit. This makes Tunisia the 124th warmest state in the world. 

During summer, from June to September, the average high temperature is 22.8 degrees Celsius or 73 degrees Fahrenheit. 

During winter, from December to January, the average low temperature is 12.9 degrees Celsius or 55.2 degrees Fahrenheit. 

Rain mainly occurs during its autumn and winter and is up to 10 times higher in its northern part compared to its southern part. On average, Tunisia receives 41.2 centimetres or 16.2 inches of rainfall per year which ranks it as the 166th highest in the world. 

The capital of Tunisia, Tunis, is home to roughly 700,000 people. The closest capital is Valletta, Malta, with a distance of 390 kilometers or 242 miles. The capital that is the furthest removed is Wellington, New Zealand, with a distance of 18.611 kilometers or 11.565 miles.  

The economy of Tunisia is a market economy. From its independence until the first decades of the 21st century, Tunisia has seen a steady growth which has led to the development of its industries as well as other sectors. However, due to a new government in the second decade of the 21st century, corruption started to grow which in turn lowered foreign investment and gave rise to unemployment. Currently, a large portion of its income comes from oil, but mostly exports are clothing and electronics. These products are mainly exported to France which is solely responsible for nearly 30 percent of all exports. Most of its imports comes from France and Italy which combined represent 30 percent of all imports. 

Tunisia is a member of 12 international economic organizations. This makes it the 112th most connected state in the world. It is a member of the following organizations: 

  • Alliance for Financial Inclusion 
  • African development Bank 
  • International Development Law Organization 
  • International Monetary Fund 
  • Islamic Development Bank 
  • World Bank Group 
  • World Customs Organization 
  • World Trade Organization 
  • Arab Maghreb Union 
  • International Renewable Energy Agency 
  • Group of 77 
  • Advisory Centre on World Trade Organization Law 

It has a GDP of US$39,193 million, which makes it the 95th highest in the world and represents 0.047 percent of total global GDP.  

Its GDP per surface area is the 121st highest in the world with US$238.360 per square kilometer or US$617.351 per square mile.  

Its GDP per capita is the 123rd highest in the world with US$3.336. 

The absolute earnings (GDP per capita) reflect the average yearly income. The figure below shows how much, on average, an inhabitant of another state earns for every $1 earned by a citizen of this state.

Its purchasing power parity per capita is the 116th highest in the world with US$11.205. 

The relative Gross Domestic Product in Purchasing Power Parity compares the purchasing power of this state with that of the rest of the world. The graph on the left shows how much purchasing power of 1$ compared to the purchasing power of other states

Tunisia is the 77th most populous state in the world with a total population of 11.7 million people. Its population is made up of Arabs but has seen many migrants throughout the centuries which came from Spain, Algeria and other parts of the Ottoman Empire. 

It has the 111th highest population density in the world with 71 people per square kilometer or 184 people per square mile.  

Seven percent of the population, or just over 800,000 people, have migrated to other states. This makes Tunisia the 78th state with the highest number of emigrants and represents 0.33 percent of total global emigration. The main reasons for migration have been unemployment and economic hardship which is mainly increased in the last 15 years. The main destination has been France which is solely responsible for roughly 50 percent of all migrants. 

Immigration to Tunisia is represented by 0.4 percent of the population, or just under 50,000 people. This makes Tunisia the 118th state with the highest number of immigrants and represents 0.02 percent of total global immigration. The main reason has been remigration which is mainly supplied by France and Algeria. 

The literacy rate Tunisia is 80.3 percent which is the 139th highest in the world. Since its independence, Tunisia has invested heavily in its educational system which can be seen in high governmental spending.  

Along with its economic growth, Tunisia has invested in its healthcare system which has increasingly been combating noncommunicable diseases. The main health threats are currently obesity, an aging population and high smoking rates. The average life expectancy is 77.4 years which is the 49th highest in the world. Women have an average life expectancy of 79.3 years, while men have an average life expectancy of 75.4 years. 

The government of Tunisia provides freedom of religion towards all religions but has Islam as its official state religion. However, there has been an increase in punishments for those who do not conform with Islamic rules. 

Christianity is represented by 0.2 percent of the population which makes it the 192nd most Christian state in the world. Despite having a long history which can be traced back during the Roman empire, most Christians converted during the Arab conquest, or migrated to Europe. The largest denomination is Roman Catholicism which represents roughly 60 percent of all Christians in Tunisia. 

Islam is the largest religion in Tunisia and is represented by 99.6 percent of the population. This makes it the fifth most Islamic state in the world. The largest denomination is the Sunni branch of Islam, with the Maliki school of thought. 

There are no official Buddhist organizations in Tunisia. 

There are no official Hindu organizations in Tunisia. 

Judaism is represented by 0.07 percent of the population. Jews have been present in Tunisia for more than 2500 years, and there are several ancient synagogues throughout Tunisia. Currently, most Jews reside in the capital Tunis.  

Other religions are represented by 0.07 percent of the population.  

Irreligion is represented by 0.13 percent of the population.  

Rain mainly occurs during its autumn and winter and is up to 10 times higher in its northern part compared to its southern part. On average, Tunisia receives 41.2 centimetres or 16.2 inches of rainfall per year which ranks it as the 166th highest in the world. 

Islam is the largest religion in Tunisia and is represented by 99.6 percent of the population. This makes it the fifth most Islamic state in the world. The largest denomination is the Sunni branch of Islam, with the Maliki school of thought. 

Judaism is represented by 0.07 percent of the population. Jews have been present in Tunisia for more than 2500 years, and there are several ancient synagogues throughout Tunisia. Currently, most Jews reside in the capital Tunis.  

Other religions are represented by 0.07 percent of the population.  

Irreligion is represented by 0.13 percent of the population.