Vocab
Capital
The city where a government is based; for Tunisia, this is Tunis.
Clothing
For special events, men wear a long robe called a **jebba**, and women wear beautiful dresses called **caftans**. Many people also wear a red hat called a **chachia**.
Contenent
Africa
Did it have empires through history?
Yes!
Its coastline on the Mediterranean Sea made it the subject of many empires throughout history.
Sahara Desert
The largest hot desert in the world, which extends into Tunisia.
Tradition
Customs and practices that are passed down through generations.
Music and Dance
Tunisia’s music is lively, with a style called **Malouf**. It uses instruments like the **oud** (a string instrument) and drums. People also love to dance at celebrations!
Size
Tunisia is about the size of the American state of Wisconsin. Despite its relatively small size, Tunisia has great environmental diversity due to its north–south extent.
When did it become a indipendent country
1956
General Terrain
mountains in north; hot, dry central plain; semiarid south merges into the Sahara Desert
Heritage
The traditions, achievements, beliefs, and values that are part of the history of a group or nation.
Food
One popular dish is **couscous**, made with wheat and served with meat or veggies. They also love **tagine**, a stew with meat and spices, and **harissa**, a spicy paste. For dessert, try **baklava**, a sweet pastry.
Location
Tunisia is in **North Africa** and borders the **Mediterranean Sea.
It’s a small country, surrounded by **Algeria** to the west and **Libya** to the southeast.
How did they get the religion of Islam/ Muslum
n the 7th century the Arabs invaded Tunisia and brought with them the religion of Islam. Today nearly 99% of Tunisians are Muslim. Tunisia remained a center of Arab culture and became part of the Ottoman Empire in the 16th century.
Mediterranean
Relating to the Mediterranean Sea, which borders Tunisia to the north.
Diversity
The state of being diverse; variety, particularly in terms of cultural backgrounds and practices.
Landmarks
Tunisia has cool landmarks, like the ancient ruins of **Carthage** and the **Amphitheater of El Djem**, where gladiators once fought. The **Medina of Tunis** is a historic area with old buildings and markets.
Climat
Tunisia is situated in the warm temperate zone between latitudes 37° and 30° N. In the north the climate is Mediterranean, characterized by mild, rainy winters and hot, dry summers with no marked intervening seasons. This changes southward to semiarid conditions on the steppes and to desert in the far south.
How long was it a roman province for?
The Phoenicians founded Carthage in Tunisia in the 8th century BC. Carthage became a major world power fighting Rome in the Punic Wars until they were finally defeated in 146 BC. The area then became a Roman province for over 500 years.
Languages Spoken
Arabic (official and one of the languages of commerce), French (commerce)
Landmark
A recognizable and important feature in a landscape or a significant building.
Cultural influences
Among these cultures were the Carthaginian – their native civilization, Roman (Roman Africans), Vandal, Jewish, Christian, Arab, Islamic, Turkish, and French, woven from its Berber roots, Arab influences, and European colonial history, ect.
Rivers
The Medjerda River rises in Algeria and flows east through the third of the country with reliable rivers, the north. It empties into the Gulf of Tunis and Lake of Tunis. At 450 km (280 mi) it is the longest river. It is also known as the wādi (or oued) Majardah and Wadi Mejerha and it was known as Bagrada in ancient times
When did the french take controle?
Then in 1881, the French took control and remained in control until Tunisia became an independent country.
Geographical High and Low Point
High: Jebel ech Chambi 1,544 m
Low: Shatt al Gharsah -17 m