The Republic of Tunisia

Tunisia ranks among the world’s top olive oil producers and exporters, with around 100 million olive trees.

Tunisia is the world’s leading exporter of dates by value and is known for its prized Deglet Nour variety.

In 1846, Tunisia became the first Arab and Muslim country to abolish slavery.

In 1861, Tunisia adopted the first written constitution in the Arab world.

The 1956 Code of Personal Status made Tunisia the first Arab country to ban polygamy and grant women broad legal rights.

The Tunisian National Dialogue Quartet won the Nobel Peace Prize in 2015.

The Arab Spring began in Tunisia with the 2010–2011 revolution.

Tunisia has 9 UNESCO World Heritage Sites, including Carthage, the Medina of Tunis, Dougga, and, most recently, Djerba (2023).

The Amphitheatre of El Jem is one of the largest Roman amphitheatres in the world and could seat about 35,000 spectators.

The Great Mosque of Kairouan, founded in 670 AD, is the oldest mosque in the Maghreb.

Chott el Djerid is the largest salt pan in the Sahara, covering about 7,000 km².

Jasmine is Tunisia’s national flower and a symbol of hospitality, which is why the 2011 revolution is often called the “Jasmine Revolution.”