Trivia in Tunisia

Learn fascinating facts and trivia about this country

Africa / Northern Africa

National symbols

Flag: Red field with white circle in center containing red five-pointed star and crescent. Star symbolizes five ideals of people, crescent represents ties to Islamic world.

Tunisia Flag

Emblem: Shield-shaped coat of arms combining galley ship from Sultan period, lion, and scales representing freedom, order, and justice.

Tunisia Emblem

Trivia & facts

  • 'Star Wars' Tatooine filmed in southern oasis region.
  • Capital name Tunis and country name Tunisia share same root, but country name has added geographic suffix -ia.
  • UNESCO World Heritage Carthage ruins founded by Phoenicians in 9th century BC.
  • Approximately 35% of population is under 26 with large youth demographic.
  • Olive oil production ranks in world top 10, rosé wine production also flourishing.
  • Home to one of the oldest Islamic universities, Zitouna University on Mediterranean coast.
  • French more common than English, with daily signs and documents often in French.
  • Desert salt lake Chott el Djerid has frequent mirage phenomena in dry season.
  • Currency dinar abbreviation D often written as 'DT' locally.
  • Tajine refers to egg-based quiche-style dish, not Moroccan stew.

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