| Country |
Tunisia |
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| Region |
Northern Africa |
| Area (sq km) |
163,610 |
| Area (sq mile) |
63,170 |
| Border |
Algeria, Libya |
| Population |
10,486,339 |
| Nationality |
Tunisian(s) |
| Ethnic |
Arab 98%, European, Jewish, other |
| Religion |
Muslim 98%, Christian, Jewish, other |
| Language |
Arabic (official), French |
| Literacy |
74% |
| Government |
Republic |
| Capital |
Tunis |
| Leader |
President Zine El Abidine Ben Ali (since Nov. 7, 1987); Prime Minister Mohamed Ghannouchi (since Nov. 17, 1999) |
| Currency |
Tunisian dinar (TND) |
| Independence Day |
March 20, 1956 (from France) |
| National Holiday |
Independence Day (March 20, 1956) |
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