Officially called the Republic of Tunisia, TUNISIA (تونس, ⵜⵓⵏⴻⵙ, Tunisie*) is an Arabic- and French-speaking country located in Northern Africa. Algeria and Libya are the bordering countries. Tunisia also borders the Mediterranean Sea along its northern coastline. Two main islands with French influence belong to Tunisia: Ile de Djerba and Iles de Kerkennah. With well over 2 million residents in the metropolitan area, Tunisia's capital and most-populated city is Tunis. Other cities include Bizerte, Douz, Makthar, Meknassy, Monastir, Sfax, Tozeur, and Zarzis. Tozeur is north of Chott el Djerid, a salt lake that is Tunisia's largest lake. The currency is the Tunisian Dinar, and its ISO 4217 currency code is TND.
* Translations of the country's name in Arabic, Berber, and French
Above Left: Bordj el Kabir Fort, Djerba Island
Center: The Kerkennah Islands as seen in space
Right: A Coffeehouse on Djerba Island
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