Important Facts
What continent is Tunisia located on?
Africa
Is Tunisia usually a warm or cool climate?
warm
What is Harissa?
A spicy hot chilli paste that is usually used in Tunisian food
What is the major religion found in Tunisia?
Islam/ Muslim
What is the capital city of Tunisia?
Tunis
What region am I talking about.
Very mountainous, regions climate is influenced by the Mediterranean Sea, very dry and hot, and the summer lasts from May until October
Northern Tunisia
What are some of Tunisia's main industries other than olive?
What is the name for the double boiler they use to cook food in Tunisia?
Kiska
How do Tunisians celebrate Ramadan? Bonus how long is it?
Month long fast. After dark people eat and drink whatever they want.
It is celebrated in the 9th lunar month.
What is the official language of Tunisia? Bonus if you can name the other common language.
Arabic
French
If you move south from the mountainous regions, what type of geography do you enter? Bonus if you can tell me the name?
desert region
Sahara Desert
Name 3 of Tunisia's exports.
Olives, olive oil, grains, dates, clothing
What is the national dish of Tunisia? Bonus if you can say what type of dish it is?
Couscous, pasta dish
What is the three day celebration at the end of Ramadan where they get together with friends and family and feast?
Eid al-Fitr
What country once controlled Tunisia?
France.
Bonus if you can specify what seasons?
two seasons
long, dry, hot summer and a short season of rain.
What 4 types of food is Tunisian food a combination of?
Arabic, Mediterranean, French and Middle Eastern
What is the name of the sweet fried pastry with date filling?
Makroud
Name one festival that celebrates music and dance in Tunisia.
International festival of Sousse.
International festival of Carthage.
The Dougga International festival.
How many people live in Tunisia?
11 million
What is the desert region like?
Very hot, dry, more sun.
temperatures can get up to 45 degrees in summer
winter can be quite cool at night, warm during the day
What is the food very common since they are near the Mediterranean Sea?
Seafood
What is Brik?
A small pastry made with fillings like sweet potatoes, vegetables and onions.
What does Mouled celebrate? And what do people do to celebrate this festival?
Celebration of Muhammeds birthday.
People pray in mosques and at night the streets are lit up with beautiful lanterns.