Tunisia
Geographic & General info
- Capital: Tunis
- Population: approx. 12.4 million
- Languages: Arabic (official), French
- Area: 163,610 km²
- Time Zone: UTC+1 (CET)
- Currency: Tunisian Dinar (TND)
- Flag Colors: Red with a white circle, red crescent moon and star
- National Holiday: March 20
- National Anthem: Humat al-Hima
- Neighboring Countries: Algeria, Libya
Top 15 Largest Cities
- Tunis
- Sfax
- Sousse
- Ettadhamen-Mnihla
- Kairouan
- Gabès
- Bizerte
- Aryanah
- Gafsa
- El Mourouj
- Monastir
- La Marsa
- Ben Arous
- Kasserine
- Nabeul
Top 15 Highlights
- Amphitheatre of El Jem (UNESCO)
- Archaeological Site of Carthage
- Sidi Bou Saïd (Blue and white cliffside village)
- Bardo National Museum (Tunis)
- Medina of Tunis (UNESCO)
- Djerba Island & El Ghriba Synagogue
- Matmata (Troglodyte cave dwellings / Star Wars set)
- Chott el Djerid (Massive salt lake)
- Kairouan (Great Mosque of Uqba)
- Ribat of Sousse & Medina
- Tozeur & Mountain Oases (Chebika & Tamerza)
- Dougga Roman Ruins (UNESCO)
- Ong Jmel (Sahara desert dunes)
- Cap Bon Peninsula
- Ichkeul National Park
Climate and Nature
Tunisia features a Mediterranean climate along its northern coast, with hot, dry summers and mild, rainy winters. Moving south, the landscape transforms into an arid Saharan desert climate. The geography spans fertile olive groves, pine-covered hills, vast endorheic salt pans, and rolling desert dunes.
Culture and Gastronomy
Tunisian culture blends Berber, Punic, Roman, Arab, and French influences. Flavorful and fiery, its gastronomy relies heavily on Harissa (a spicy paste made from roasted red peppers, garlic, and spices). Signature dishes include seafood or lamb Couscous, crispy Brik pastries filled with egg and tuna, and Ojja (Shakshuka served with merguez sausages).
Economy
Tunisia maintains a diversified economy powered by agricultural exports (ranking among the world's leading exporters of olive oil and premium dates like Deglet Noor), textile production, phosphate mining, and Mediterranean coastal tourism.
Did you know?
- The Amphitheatre of El Jem is the third-largest Roman amphitheater in the world and remains remarkably well preserved.
- The subterranean troglodyte cave houses in Matmata gained world fame as the iconic home planet set of Luke Skywalker in Star Wars.
- Kairouan is considered by many Muslims to be the fourth holiest city in Islam, following Mecca, Medina, and Jerusalem.
- Chott el Djerid is the largest salt pan in the Sahara, renowned for surreal optical illusions and mirages.
- El Ghriba Synagogue on the island of Djerba is one of the oldest continuously operating synagogues in the world.
Live footage: Discover Tunisia via webcams and livestreams
Watch the most current webcams in Tunisia and enjoy real-time footage from beautiful locations. Whether you want to check the current weather, see the crowds at points of interest, or simply want to daydream with a livestream from Tunisia: our interactive map points you to the best camera viewpoints.
All webcam locations in Tunisia: Weather & Info
In the list below you'll find all available webcams from Tunisia in alphabetical order. Click on a city for the full live connection, current temperature, wind speed and local weather conditions for that specific place.
