Thursday, March 27, 2008

About Tunisia

Sharing borders with Algeria in the west and Libya in the south-east, Tunisia lies on the Mediterranean coast of North Africa. Tunis is the capital of this northernmost African country with most of its southern part covered in Sahara Desert and in the north the Dorsal Mountain passes from the north-east Tunisia to south-west. Tunisia is one of the most westernized countries in North Africa, the people are very tolerant and hospitable towards the tourists. Tunisians are very cheerful and provide tourists with every kind of information in Arabic and French language. Tunisia has a vast landscape and you can explore this greatness by visiting some of the important cities like Sousse, Monastir, Hammamet, Nabeul, Djerba, Tabarka and Nefta.

Places to visit in Tunisia

Djerba
Djerba is often branded as the “Isle of Forgetfulness,” which has attracted tourists because of its beautiful sandy beaches and is believed to be the land of lotus-eating people… more

Hammamet
Hammamet is located in the south of the Cap Bon peninsula. Hammamet is known as the ‘Garden Resort’ because of the presence of olive, orange and lemon groves and abundant cypress trees… more

Monsatir
Monastir lies towards the south end of the Gulf of Hammamet. Monastir is a small fishing harbour and in the town you have the opportunity to explore the small-walled Medina and the old Ribat… more

Nabeul
Nabeul, the capital of Cap Bon, is situated on the south coast and is one of the renowned tourist destinations in Tunisia particularly known for unique Tunisian craftworks, pottery in particular… more

Nefta
Nefta is a pilgrim center of the Bled el Djerid and is often known as the “Lands of Palms”. Nefta lies in south-west of Tozeur and is also famous for carpets, silk woven materials and potteries… more

Sousse
Sousse, also known as “the pearl of the Sahel”, is located on the eastern coast of Tunisia and it has stunning beach, beautiful medina and restaurants where you can enjoy variety of fish dishes… more

Tabarka
Tabarka, is a coastal town in the north-west of Tunisia. It has a very colorful history with many rich treasures to unfold which has been preserved since the civilization of Romans, Turkish, Phoenician and Arabic… more

Tunis
Tunis is the capital of Tunisia. You can visit to most of the amazing tourist attractions like museums, stunning mosaics, zoo, the historical sites of Carthage, nearby beaches and the popular souks… more

Also find cheap Tunisia hotels in above described cities of Tunisia at discounted rates on www.sunnytunisia.com

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