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Tunisia in a nutshell |

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Overview
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Location
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Tunisia is located at the junction of the eastern and western basins of the Mediterranean, just where the Straits of Sicily separate it by 140 kilometers from Europe.
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History
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An age-old civilization between East and West, its geo-strategic location in the Mediterranean has placed Tunisia in the forefront of history. A crossroads for brilliant and diversified civilizations, the country was successively Punic, Roman, Vandal, Byzantine, Arab and Muslim, Ottoman, Husseinite, and a French protectorate, before gaining independence in 1956.
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Political life
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Since independence in 1956, Tunisia has experienced a deep political change. Fundamental reforms have been introduced since 1987 to promote the democratic process and enhance the state of law and institutions. Trends toward the forming of associations have grown considerably, with more than 7,000 associations and NGOs operating in Tunisia in various fields: sciences, culture, sports, arts, society and development.
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