Capital of Tunisia: Tunis — Facts & 5-Question Quiz
The capital of Tunisia is Tunis. Tunisia sits in Africa, has a population of 12,356,117, and uses the TND. Official languages include Arabic.
Quick facts
- Capital: Tunis
- Continent: Africa
- Population: ~12,356,117
- Area: 163,610 km²
- Population density: 75.5 people per km²
- Official language: Arabic
- Currency: TND
- ISO code: TN
How big is Tunisia?
By population, Tunisia ranks 79th in the world, holding roughly 0.16% of all people on Earth. By land area it ranks 91st.
Those two numbers rarely match, and the gap between them is the interesting part. Tunisia has 75.5 people per square kilometre, which is somewhat above the world average of 59.4. It is more crowded than its size alone would suggest.
Within Africa, Tunisia is the 31th most populous country of 54.
Countries of a similar size
The two countries closest to Tunisia in population are Bolivia (12,224,110) and Burundi (12,889,576).
By land area, its closest counterparts are Suriname (163,820 km²) and Uruguay (176,215 km²).
Comparisons like these are worth more than raw figures when you are trying to remember them. A number on its own is hard to hold; a number next to a country you already have a feel for is much easier.
Language and currency
Arabic is spoken officially in 25 countries in this dataset, including Algeria, Bahrain, Chad, Comoros and Djibouti, and 19 others.
Tunisia uses the TND, and it is the only country that does, which makes the currency name a reliable one-to-one clue.
How to remember Tunisia
Take Tunisia, drop the 'ia', and you have Tunis. For the flag, think of Turkey's crescent and star placed inside a white circle.
The flag of Tunisia: red and white
🇹🇳 The flag is a red flag with a white circle in the centre holding a red crescent and a red five-pointed star. The crescent and star are traditional symbols of Islam, and the design is based on the flag of the Ottoman Empire. Red honours those who died fighting oppression, and white stands for peace.
Region and neighbours
Tunisia is the northernmost country in Africa, on the Mediterranean coast between Algeria and Libya. It shares land borders with 2 countries: Algeria and Libya.
- Algeria 🇩🇿 — capital Algiers
- Libya 🇱🇾 — capital Tripoli
Three facts about Tunisia
- Cape Angela (Ras ben Sakka) in Tunisia is the northernmost point of Africa.
- The ruins of the ancient city of Carthage, just outside Tunis, are a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
- The Roman amphitheatre of El Jem is one of the largest amphitheatres built by the Romans.
Sources: Wikipedia: Tunisia, Wikipedia: Flag of Tunisia, Wikipedia: Tunis, CIA World Factbook.
Quiz yourself on Tunisia
- African capitals quiz — match Tunisia to Tunis
- African flags quiz — spot the Tunisia flag among its neighbours
Tunisia capital quiz
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- Porto-Novo
- Gitega
- Kampala
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- Praia
- Harare
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What is the capital of Rwanda 🇷🇼?
- Moroni
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- Maseru
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- Conakry
- Accra
- Lusaka
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Tunisia in Africa
The largest countries by population sharing this continent are Nigeria, Ethiopia, Egypt and Democratic Republic of the Congo.
If you are learning capitals region by region — far more effective than working alphabetically — Africa is the block Tunisia belongs to, and its neighbours are the ones worth learning alongside it.
Try the Country to Capital Quiz, or the harder reverse direction. There is also a full country profile for Tunisia.
Frequently asked questions
What is the capital of Tunisia?
The capital of Tunisia is Tunis.
What is the population of Tunisia?
About 12,356,117, making it the 79th most populous country in the world.
How big is Tunisia?
163,610 square kilometres, ranking 91st by land area, at a density of 75.5 people per square kilometre.
What currency does Tunisia use?
The TND, which no other country uses.
What are the colours of the Tunisia flag?
The flag of Tunisia is a red flag with a white circle in the centre holding a red crescent and a red five-pointed star. The crescent and star are traditional symbols of Islam, and the design is based on the flag of the Ottoman Empire. Red honours those who died fighting oppression, and white stands for peace.
Which countries border Tunisia?
Tunisia shares land borders with Algeria and Libya.
How can I remember the capital of Tunisia?
Take Tunisia, drop the 'ia', and you have Tunis. For the flag, think of Turkey's crescent and star placed inside a white circle.
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