Moving to Tunisia: visas, cost of living & immigrant guide

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Population

11,721,177

Population Growth Rate

0.95%

Urban Population

66.300000

Population in Major Urban Areas

TUNIS (capital) 790,000

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Age Structure

23.020000

Median Age

31.000000

Birth Rate - births/1,000 population

17

Death Rate - deaths/1,000 population

5.9

Total Fertility Rate - children born/woman

2.01

Contraceptive Prevalance Rate - female 12-49

63%

Contraceptive Prevalence Rate - female 12-49

63%

Sex Ratio at Birth - male/female

1.070000

Net Migration Rate - migrant(s)/1,000 population

-1.76

Ethnic Groups

Arab 98%, European 1%, Jewish and other 1%

Nationality Noun

Tunisian(s)

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Literacy - total population

74.3%

Literacy - male

83.4%

Literacy - female

65.3%

Literacy Definition

age 15 and over can read and write

Education Expenditures - percent of GDP

6.2%

Total School Life Expectancy - (primary to tertiary)

15.000000

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Life Expectancy at Birth

75.460000

Infant Mortality Rate

24.070000

Infant Mortality Rate - total deaths/1,000 live births

24.070000

Maternal Mortality Rate - deaths/100,000 live births

56

Physicians Density - physicians/1,000 population

1.22

Hospital Bed Density - beds/1,000 population

2.1

Health Expenditures - percent of GDP

6.2%

Obesity - adult prevalence rate

22.3%

Drinking Water Source - percent of urban population improved

100.000000

Sanitation Facility Access - percent of urban population improved

97.400000

Underweight - percent of children under five years

3.3%

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Economic Overview

The economy of Tunisia is considered to be a diversified and competitive market economy, with a well-developed infrastructure, a skilled workforce, and a strategic location that connects Europe, Africa, and the Middle East.

The Tunisian economy is primarily driven by the service sector, which accounts for around 60% of the country's GDP.

The main contributors to the service sector are tourism, information technology, and financial services.

The country's tourism industry is one of the largest in Africa, and is a major source of foreign currency earnings.

The sector has been affected by political instability and security concerns in recent years, but the government is implementing reforms to improve the sector's competitiveness.

The manufacturing sector is also an important contributor to the Tunisian economy, accounting for around 25% of GDP.

The main industries in this sector are textiles, clothing, and footwear, which are major exports for the country.

Other industries include electronics, automotive, and aerospace.

The government has implemented policies to encourage investment in the manufacturing sector, including tax incentives and free trade zones.

Agriculture is an important sector in Tunisia, employing around a quarter of the population and contributing around 10% of GDP.

The main crops grown in the country are olives, dates, and citrus fruits.

The government has implemented policies to improve agricultural productivity and promote exports, including investment in irrigation systems and subsidies for farmers.

The government of Tunisia has implemented economic reforms in recent years to address high levels of public debt and low levels of economic growth.

These reforms include fiscal consolidation, monetary policy adjustments, and structural reforms to improve the business environment and attract investment.

The country has also entered into agreements with international financial institutions to support economic reforms and improve access to financing.

Despite these reforms, Tunisia still faces economic challenges, including high levels of unemployment, particularly among young people, and regional disparities in economic development.

The government is implementing policies to address these challenges, including job creation programs and regional development initiatives.

Industries

petroleum, mining (particularly phosphate and iron ore), tourism, textiles, footwear, agribusiness, beverages

GDP - per capita (PPP)

$11,600.00 (USD)

GDP - real growth rate

1%

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GDP - Gross Domestic Product (PPP)

$114,970,000,000 (USD)

GDP Per Capita

$11,600.00 (USD)

GDP - real growth rate

1%

GDP - official exchange rate

$44,270,000,000 (USD)

GDP - composition, by end use

• consumption: 69.2% government
• consumption: 19.3% investment in fixed
• capital: 18.7% investment in
• inventories: 1.7% exports of goods and
• services: 40.9% imports of goods and
• services: -49.8%

GDP by Sector- agriculture

9.9%

GDP by Sector- Industry

29%

GDP by Sector- services

61.2%

Industrial Growth Rate

1.6%

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Inflation Rate

4.5%

Exchange Rate per US Dollar

Tunisian dinar (TND)

Currency Name and Code

Tunisian Dinar (TND)

Fiscal Year

calendar year

Commercial Bank Prime Lending Rate

7.31%

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Labor Force

3,830,000

Unemployment Rate

14%

Major Industries

petroleum, mining (particularly phosphate and iron ore), tourism, textiles, footwear, agribusiness, beverages

Agriculture Products

olives, olive oil, grain, dairy products, tomatoes, citrus fruit, beef, sugar beets, dates, almonds

Population Below Poverty Line

3.8%

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Labor Force By Occupation- agriculture

14.8%

Labor Force By Occupation- industry

33.2%

Labor Force By Occupation- services

51.7%

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Annual Budget

$9,806,000,000 (USD)

Public Debt (% of GDP)

58.7%

Budget Surplus or Deficit - percent of GDP

-7.5%

Taxes and other revenues - percent of GDP

25.1%

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Full Country Name

Republic of Tunisia

Country Name

Tunisia

Local - Long

Al Jumhuriyah at Tunisiyah

Local - Short

Tunis

Etymology- history of name

the country name derives from the capital city of Tunis

Independence

20 March 1956 (from France)

National Holiday

Independence Day, 20 March (1956); Revolution and Youth Day, 14 January (2011)

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Government Type

parliamentary republic

Constitution

• history: several previous; latest - draft published by the president 30 June 2022, approved by referendum 25 July 2022, and adopted 27 July 2022
• amendments: proposed by the president of the republic or by one third of the Assembly of the Representatives of the People membership; following review by the Constitutional Court, approval to proceed requires an absolute majority vote by the Assembly and final passage requires a two-thirds majority vote by the Assembly; the president can opt to submit an amendment to a referendum, which requires an absolute majority of votes cast for passage

Legal System:

mixed legal system of civil law, based on the French civil code and Islamic (sharia) law; some judicial review of legislative acts in the Supreme Court in joint session

Executive Branch:

• chief of state: President Kais SAIED (since 23 October 2019)
• head of government: Prime Minister Sarra ZAAFRANI Zenzri (since 21 March 2025)
• cabinet: prime minister appointed by the president; cabinet members appointed by the president in consultation with the prime minister election/appointment
• process: president directly elected by absolute-majority popular vote in 2 rounds, if needed, for a 5-year term (eligible for a second term) most recent election
• date: 6 October 2024
• election results: 2024: Kais SAIED reelected president in first round - Kais SAIED (independent) 90.7%, Ayachi ZAMMEL (Long Live Tunisia) 7.3%, Zouhair MAGHZAOUI (People's Movement) 2% 2019: Kais SAIED elected president in second round; percent of vote in first round - Kais SAIED (independent) 18.4%, Nabil KAROUI (Heart of Tunisia) 15.6%, Abdelfattah MOUROU (Nahda Movement) 12.9%, Abdelkrim ZBIDI (independent) 10.7%, Youssef CHAHED (Long Live Tunisia) 7.4%, Safi SAID (independent) 7.1%, Lotfi MRAIHI (Republican People's Union) 6.6%, other 21.3%; percent of vote in second round - Kais SAIED 72.7%, Nabil KAROUI 27.3% expected date of next
• election: 2029
• note: the president can dismiss any member of government on his own initiative or in consultation with the prime minister

Legislative Branch:

• Description: bicameral legislature (enacted by the 2022 constitution) consists of: newly added National Council of Regions and Districts (Le Conseil National des regions et des districts); (77 seats; members appointed by municipal-level councils; members of each Regional Council elect 3 members among themselves to the National Council; each District Council elects 1 member among themselves to the National Council; members serve 5-year term) Assembly of Representatives of the People (161 seats; 151 members in single seat constituencies and 10 members from Tunisian diaspora directly elected by majoritarian two-round voting system; all members serve 5-year terms)
• Elections: National Council of Regions and Districts - last held on 24 December 2023 for 279 local councils, which will indirectly elect the National Council (next to be held in 2028) Assembly of Representatives of the People - last held on 17 December 2022 with a runoff on 29 January 2023 (next to be held in late 2027)
• election results:
• Note: in 2022, President SAIED issued a new electoral law, which required all legislative candidates to run as independents

Judicial Branch:

• office: Supreme Court judges nominated by the Supreme Judicial Council, an independent 4-part body consisting mainly of elected judges and the remainder legal specialists; judge tenure based on terms of appointment; Constitutional Court (established in the 2014 and 2022 constitutions, but inception has been delayed; note - in mid-February 2022, President SAIED dissolved the Supreme Judicial Council and replaced it with an interim council in early March 2022
• subordinate courts: Courts of Appeal; administrative courts; Court of Audit; Housing Court; courts of first instance; lower district courts; military courts
• note: the Tunisian constitution of January 2014 called for the establishment of a constitutional court by the end of 2015, but the court was never formed; the new constitution of July 2022 calls for the establishment of a constitutional court consisting of 9 members appointed by presidential decree; members to include former senior judges of other courts

Regions or States:

24 governorates (wilayat, singular - wilayah); Beja (Bajah), Ben Arous (Bin 'Arus), Bizerte (Banzart), Gabes (Qabis), Gafsa (Qafsah), Jendouba (Jundubah), Kairouan (Al Qayrawan), Kasserine (Al Qasrayn), Kebili (Qibili), Kef (Al Kaf), L'Ariana (Aryanah), Mahdia (Al Mahdiyah), Manouba (Manubah), Medenine (Madanin), Monastir (Al Munastir), Nabeul (Nabul), Sfax (Safaqis), Sidi Bouzid (Sidi Bu Zayd), Siliana (Silyanah), Sousse (Susah), Tataouine (Tatawin), Tozeur (Tawzar), Tunis, Zaghouan (Zaghwan)

Political Parties and Leaders:

• Afek Tounes [Rym MAHJOUB]
• Al Badil Al-Tounisi (The Tunisian Alternative) [Mehdi JOMAA]
• Al-Amal Party [Salma ELLOUMIJ]
• Call for Tunisia Party (Nidaa Tounes) [Ali HAFSI]
• Current of Love [Hachemi HAMDI] (formerly the Popular Petition party)
• Democratic Current [Ghazi CHAOUACHI]
• Democratic Patriots' Unified Party [Zied LAKHDHAR]
• Dignity Coalition or Al Karama Coalition [Seifeddine MAKHLOUF]
• Ennahda Movement (The Renaissance) [Rached GHANNOUCHI]
• Ettakatol Party [Khalil ZAOUIA]
• Free Destourian Party or PDL [Abir MOUSSI]
• Green Tunisia Party [Abdelkader ZITOUNI]
• Harakat Hak [Mohsen MARZOUK]
• Heart of Tunisia (Qalb Tounes) [Nabil KAROUI]
• July 25 Movement [Thameur BDIDA]
• Labor and Achievement Party [Abdellatif MEKKI]
• Long Live Tunisia (Tahya Tounes) [Youssef CHAHED]
• Movement of Socialist Democrats or MDS [Ahmed KHASKHOUSSI]
• National Coalition Party [Neji JALLOUL]
• National Salvation Front [Ahmed Nejib CHEBBI]
• New Carthage Party [Nizar CHAARI]
• Party of the Democratic Arab Vanguard [Kheireddine SOUABNI]
• People's Movement [Zouheir MAGHZAOUI]
• Republican Party (Al Joumhouri) [Issam CHEBBI]
• The Movement Party (Hizb Harak) [Moncef MARZOUKI]
• Third Republic Party [Olfa HAMDI]
• Tunisian Ba'ath Movement [Othmen Bel Haj AMOR]
• Voice of the Republic [Ali HAFSI]
• Workers' Party [Hamma HAMMAMI]
• Note: President SAIED in 2022 issued a decree that forbids political parties' participation in legislative elections; although parties remain a facet of Tunisian political life, they have lost significant influence

Suffrage:

18 years of age

universal except for active government security forces (including the police and the military), people with mental disabilities, people who have served more than three months in prison (criminal cases only), and people given a suspended sentence of more than six months

Citizenship Criteria:

• birth: no citizenship by descent
• only: at least one parent must be a citizen of Tunisia dual citizenship
• recognized: yes residency requirement for
• naturalization: 5 years

Capital Name

Tunis

Capital - geographic coordinate

36 48 N, 10 11 E

Capital Time Difference

UTC+1 (6 hours ahead of Washington, DC during Standard Time)

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International Organization Participation:

• ABEDA
• AfDB
• AFESD
• AIIB
• AMF
• AMU
• AU
• BSEC (observer)
• CAEU
• CD
• EBRD
• FAO
• G-11
• G-77
• IAEA
• IBRD
• ICAO
• ICC (national committees)
• ICCt
• ICRM
• IDA
• IDB
• IFAD
• IFC
• IFRCS
• IHO
• ILO
• IMF
• IMO
• IMSO
• Interpol
• IOC
• IOM
• IPU
• ISO
• ITSO
• ITU
• ITUC (NGOs)
• LAS
• MIGA
• MONUSCO
• NAM
• OAS (observer)
• OIC
• OIF
• OPCW
• OSCE (partner)
• UN
• UNCTAD
• UNESCO
• UNHCR
• UNIDO
• UNOCI
• UNOOSA
• UNWTO
• UPU
• WCO
• WFTU (NGOs)
• WHO
• WIPO
• WMO
• WTO

International Law Organization Participation:

has not submitted an ICJ jurisdiction declaration; accepts ICCt jurisdiction

Diplomatic Representation from US:

• Chief of Mission: Ambassador Joey HOOD (since 2 February 2023)
• Embassy: Les Berges du Lac, 1053 Tunis
• Mailing Address: 6360 Tunis Place, Washington DC 20521-6360
• Telephone: [216] 71-107-000
• FAX: [216] 71-107-090
• Email: tuniswebsitecontact@state.gov
• Website: https://tn.usembassy.gov/

Diplomatic Representation in the US:

• Chief of Mission: Ambassador Hanene TAJOURI BESSASSI (since 1 December 2021)
• Chancery: 1515 Massachusetts Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20005
• Telephone: [1] (202) 862-1850
• FAX: [1] (202) 862-1858
• Email: AT.Washington@Tunisiaembassy.org
• Website: https://www.tunisianembassy.org/

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Geographic Location

Africa

Geographic Coordinates

34 00 N, 9 00 E

Total Area

63,170 Square Miles 163,610 Square Kilometers

Land Area

59,984 Square Miles 155,360 Square Kilometers

Water Area

3,185 Square Miles 8,250 Square Kilometers

Land Boundaries

885 Miles 1,424 Kilometers

Border Countries

Algeria 965 km, Libya 459 km

Coastline

713 Miles 1,148 Kilometers

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Terrain

mountains in north; hot, dry central plain; semiarid south merges into the Sahara

Highest Point

1,544 Meters

Highest Point Location

Jebel ech Chambi 1,544 m

Lowest Point

-17 Meters

Lowest Point Location

Shatt al Gharsah -17 m

Natural Resources

petroleum, phosphates, iron ore, lead, zinc, salt

Irrigated Land

1,533 Square Miles 3,970 Square Kilometers

Time Zone

UTC+1 (6 hours ahead of Washington, DC during Standard Time)

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Climate

Tunisia's climate is temperate with generally mild winters and hot summers.

The countryside is quite green in winter and spring; and becomes dry and brown in summer.

Winters are are short, rainy, humid and chilly.

The temperature is rarely below freezing.

Snow falls in the northwestern mountain region.

Summers in Tunis are characterized by high temperatures, occasionally reaching 120°F, with an average humidity of 60% to 70% during June, July, and August; evenings are pleasant.

From mid-May until mid-October, the sky is usually cloudless and little rain falls.

In an average year, only 120 days have any rainfall.

Terrain

mountains in north; hot, dry central plain; semiarid south merges into the Sahara

Location

Northern Africa, bordering the Mediterranean Sea, between Algeria and Libya

Total Area

63,170 Square Miles 163,610 Square Kilometers

Border Countries

Algeria 965 km, Libya 459 km

Environment - Current Issues

• toxic and hazardous waste disposal is ineffective and poses health risks
• water pollution from raw sewage
• limited natural fresh water resources
• deforestation
• overgrazing
• soil erosion
• desertification

Environment - International Agreements

party to: Biodiversity, Climate Change, Climate Change-Kyoto Protocol, Desertification, Endangered Species, Environmental Modification, Hazardous Wastes, Law of the Sea, Marine Dumping, Ozone Layer Protection, Ship Pollution, Wetlands signed, but not ratified: Marine Life Conservation

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Exports

$16,110,000,000 (USD)

Imports

$20,020,000,000 (USD)

Major Exports

textiles, mechanical goods, phosphates and chemicals, agricultural products, hydrocarbons

Major Imports

textiles, machinery and equipment, hydrocarbons, chemicals, food

Top Export Partners

France 31.3%, Italy 21.6%, Germany 11.5%, Spain 4.8%, Libya 4.7%, Belgium 4.3%

Top Import Partners

France 25.6%, Italy 19.5%, Germany 8.9%, Spain 5%

Export Partners

France 31.3%, Italy 21.6%, Germany 11.5%, Spain 4.8%, Libya 4.7%, Belgium 4.3%

Import Partners

France 25.6%, Italy 19.5%, Germany 8.9%, Spain 5%

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Country Description

Tunisia is a republic with a developing economy.

Tourist facilities are widely available in large urban and major resort areas.

Arabic is the official language and French is also common.

Safety & Security

The current Travel Warning for Tunisia warns U.S. citizens of the risks of travel to Tunisia.

A popular revolution led to the ouster of the former President in January 2011.

Elections were held in October 2011, a new government assumed office in December 2011 and the drafting of a new constitution continues.

General elections are expected in late 2013.

On September 14, 2012, a violent mob attacked the U.S.

Embassy and the American Cooperative School of Tunisia, resulting in extensive damage to the Embassy and the school.

Following the attack, the Tunisian authorities arrested some individuals suspected of involvement.

The security situation in Tunisia remains unpredictable and a state of emergency remains in force.

While most tourist and business centers remain calm, sporadic episodes of civil unrest have occurred throughout the country..

U.S. citizens should avoid large crowds and demonstrations because even demonstrations that are meant to be peaceful can become violent and unpredictable.

U.S. citizens should be alert and aware of their surroundings and maintain security awareness at all times.

U.S. citizens should regularly monitor the local news media for current news and information.

Travelers contemplating trips to the interior of the country should assess local conditions and routes when making travel plans, as conditions can change quickly.

For more information please review the Travel Warning for Tunisia.

Tunisian nationals have been involved in international terrorism, and international terrorist organizations have on multiple occasions called for attacks in North Africa, including Tunisia.

Tunisian security forces have noted the increased availability of small arms and other weapons in Tunisia since 2011.

There have been occasional clashes between armed groups, resulting in casualties and the declaration of temporary curfews.

U.S. citizens should carefully consider all travel in the interior and avoid travel in remote regions in the south of Tunisia.

All travel south of the designated military zone in the south must be coordinated in advance with Tunisian authorities.

The Tunisian National Guard encourages persons traveling into the desert to register their travel beforehand.

For details on how and where to register, please visit the U.S.

Embassy’s desert travel page.

Tunisia has open borders with Algeria and Libya.

Nevertheless, developments in Libya continue to affect the security situation along the border areas between Libya and Tunisia.

The Ras Jedir and Dehiba border crossings may be closed occasionally and access to both crossings is strictly controlled by Tunisian security forces.

Travelers should consult with local authorities before travelling to the border between Libya and Tunisia and read the Department of State’s Travel Warning for Libya.

In late April 2013, the Tunisian authorities announced ongoing security operations against armed groups in the mountainous border areas of Kasserine and Le Kef.

Some security forces were injured by improvised explosive devices (IEDS).

Like the border with Libya, some crossings may be closed occasionally and access is strictly controlled by Tunisian and Algerian security forces.

Travelers should consult with local authorities before travelling to the border between Algerian and Tunisia and read the Department of State’s Travel Warning for Algeria.

Please refer to the Country Specific Information and other international travel safety and security information for Libya and Algeria.

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Crime

The U.S.

Embassy notes a rise in criminal activity in recent months.

High value items left unattended and visible to others have been stolen from vehicles, hotel rooms, and private residences.

Additionally, muggings have occurred during daylight hours in upscale neighborhoods; in some cases these encounters have turned violent when the victim tried to resist.

Travelers should remain vigilant of their surroundings and take care to secure their valuables as prominently displayed cash or jewelry may attract unwanted attention.

Any thefts or attempted robberies should be reported immediately to the local police and the U.S.

Embassy.

Criminals have targeted tourists and business travelers for theft, pick pocketing, and scams.

Exercise care with wallets and other valuables kept in handbags or backpacks that can be easily opened from behind in crowded streets or marketplaces.

Criminals may violently grab at items worn around the neck (purses, necklaces, backpacks) and then run away, sometimes causing injury to their victims.

Criminals have been known to rob pedestrians by snatching purses and handbags from their victims while on a motorcycle.

Harassment of unaccompanied females occurs rarely in hotels, but it occurs more frequently elsewhere.

Dressing in a conservative manner can diminish potential harassment, especially for young women.

It is always wise to travel in groups of two or more people.

Women are advised against walking alone in isolated areas.

Travelers are advised to avoid buses and commuter rail when possible, and to never enter a taxi if another passenger is present.

U.S. citizens resident in Tunisia are also advised to refrain from leaving items of value unattended in the yards of their homes, as there have been reports of theft of items such as tools and bicycles.

Don’t buy counterfeit and pirated goods, which are widely available.

Not only are the bootlegs illegal in the United States, you may be breaking local law.

Criminal Penalties

While you are traveling in Tunisia, you are subject to its laws even if you are a U.S. citizen.

Foreign laws and legal systems can be vastly different from our own.

In some places, it is illegal to take pictures of certain buildings.

In some places driving under the influence could land you immediately in jail.

These criminal penalties will vary from country to country.

There are also some things that might be legal in the country you visit, but still illegal in the United States, and you can be prosecuted under U.S. law if you buy pirated goods.

Engaging in sexual conduct with children or using or disseminating child pornography in a foreign country is a crime prosecutable in the United States.

If you break local laws in Tunisia, your U.S. passport won’t help you avoid arrest or prosecution.

It’s very important to know what’s legal and what’s not wherever you go.

While some countries will automatically notify the nearest U.S. embassy or consulate if a U.S. citizen is detained or arrested in a foreign country, that might not always be the case.

To ensure that the United States is aware of your circumstances, request that the police and prison officials notify the nearest U.S. embassy or consulate as soon as you are arrested or detained overseas.

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Medical Facilities

Medical care in Tunisia is adequate, with a number of new, private “polyclinics” available that function as simple hospitals and can provide a variety of procedures.

Specialized care or treatment may not be available.

Facilities that can handle complex trauma cases are virtually non-existent.

While most private clinics have a few physicians who are fluent in English, the medical establishment uses French and all of the ancillary staff in every clinic communicates in Arabic and/or French.

Public hospitals are overcrowded, under-equipped, and understaffed.

In general, nursing care does not conform to U.S. standards.

Immediate ambulance service may not be available outside urban areas.

Even in urban areas, emergency response times can be much longer than in the United States.

Doctors and hospitals expect immediate cash payment for healthcare services, although some hospitals may accept credit cards.

Over-the-counter medications are available; however, travelers should bring with them a full supply of medications that are needed on a regular basis.

The U.S.

Embassy in Tunis maintains a list of doctors and medical practitioners (dentists, etc.) who can be contacted for assistance.

Traffic Safety

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Government security forces, including the army, police, and National Guard, are visibly present throughout Tunisia.

Travelers should heed directions given by uniformed security officials, and are encouraged to always carry a copy of their passport as proof of nationality and identity.

Security personnel, including plainclothes officials, may at times place foreign visitors under surveillance.

It is against Tunisian law to photograph government offices and other security facilities.

Suspicious incidents or problems should be reported immediately to Tunisian authorities and the U.S.

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Airports - total

29

Airports with Paved Runways

15

Railways

1,345 Miles 2,165 Kilometers

Roadways- total

12,066 Miles 19,418 Kilometers

Roadways- paved

9,169 Miles 14,756 Kilometers

Ports and Terminals

Bizerte, Gabes, La Goulette, Sfax, Sousse, Tunis, Zarzis

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Pipelines: Condensate

42 Miles 68 Kilometers

Pipelines: Gas

1,933 Miles 3,111 Kilometers

Pipelines: Oil

858 Miles 1,381 Kilometers

Pipelines: Refined Products

281 Miles 453 Kilometers

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Telephones

1,279,000

Cell Phones

7,842,000

Internet Users

1,722,000

Internet Country Code

.tn

Internet Hosts

490

Broadcast Media

• broadcast media is mainly government-controlled
• the state-run Tunisian Radio and Television Establishment (ERTT) operates 2 national TV networks, several national radio networks, and a number of regional radio stations
• 1 TV and 3 radio stations are privately owned and report domestic news stories directly from the official Tunisian news agency
• the state retains control of broadcast facilities and transmitters through L'Office National de la Telediffusion
• Tunisians also have access to Egyptian, pan-Arab, and European satellite TV channels

Telephone System

• assessment: above the African average and continuing to be upgraded; key centers are Sfax, Sousse, Bizerte, and Tunis; telephone network is completely digitized; Internet access available throughout the country
• domestic: in an effort to jumpstart expansion of the fixed-line network, the government has awarded a concession to build and operate a VSAT network with international connectivity; rural areas are served by wireless local loops; competition between the two mobile-cellular service providers has resulted in lower activation and usage charges and a strong surge in subscribership; a third mobile, fixed, and ISP operator was licensed in 2009 and began offering services in 2010; expansion of mobile-cellular services to include multimedia messaging and e-mail and Internet to mobile phone services also leading to a surge in subscribership; overall fixed-line and mobile-cellular teledensity has reached about 125 telephones per 100 persons
• international: country code - 216; a landing point for the SEA-ME-WE-4 submarine cable system that provides links to Europe, Middle East, and Asia; satellite earth stations - 1 Intelsat (Atlantic Ocean) and 1 Arabsat; coaxial cable and microwave radio relay to Algeria and Libya; participant in Medarabtel; 2 international gateway digital switches

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Electricity Consumption- Kilowatt Hours (kWh)

11,800,000,000

Electricity Exports- Kilowatt Hours (kWh)

130,000,000

Electricity Imports- Kilowatt Hours (kWh)

145,000,000

Electricity Production- Kilowatt Hours (kWh)

12,650,000,000

Natural Gas Consumption - Kilowatt Hours (kWh)

3,280,000,000

Natural Gas Imports- Cubic Meters (cu m)

1,780,000,000

Natural Gas Production- Cubic Meters (cu m)

1,930,000,000

Natural Gas Reserves- Cubic Meters (cu m)

65,130,000,000

Oil Consumption- Barrels Per Day (bbl/day)

88,380

Oil Exports- Barrels Per Day (bbl/day)

77,980

Oil Imports- Barrels Per Day (bbl/day)

3,680

Oil Production- Barrels Per Day (bbl/day)

76,000

Oil Reserves- Barrels Per Day (bbl/day)

425,000,000

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Anthem History

adopted 1957, replaced 1958, restored 1987; Mohamad Abdel WAHAB also composed the music for the anthem of the United Arab Emirates

Anthem Lyrics

Himat Al Hima Humata 'L-hima Ya Humata 'L-hima Halummu, Halummu, Li-majdi 'Z-zaman Laqad Sarakhat Fil-'uruqi 'D-dima Namutu, Namutu, Wa-yahya 'L-watan Li-tadwi 'S-samawatu Bira 'diha Li-tarmi 'S-sawa'iqu Niranaha Ila 'Izzi Tunis Ila Majdiha Rijala L-biladi Wa-shubbanaha Fala Asha Fi Tunisa Man Khanaha Wa-la Asha Man Laysa Min Jundiha Namutu Wa-nahya 'Ala 'Ahdiha Hayata 'L-kirami Wa-mawta 'L-'izam.

Anthem Lyrics English

O defenders of the Homeland!

Rally around to the glory of our time!

The blood surges in our veins, We die for the sake of our land.

Let the heavens roar with thunder.

Let thunderbolts rain with fire.

Men and youth of Tunisia, Rise up for her might and glory.

No place for traitors in Tunisia, Only for those who defend her!

We live and die loyal to Tunisia, A life of dignity and a death of glory.