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Tunisia in a nutshell

To many people, Tunisia presents itself as an excellent example of a Mediterranean country that is also part of the Arab and African world due to its political stability and the dynamism of its society. It is also a country that marvelously combines tradition and modernity. Finally Tunisia is a country which succeeds in combining its own indefinable charm with other, European-like qualities.
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   Location
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. ... More
   History
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. ... More
   Political life
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. ... More
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