What is the Capital of Tunisia?
Facts last checked 9 October 2026.
The capital city of Tunisia is Tunis. Tunisia is located in Northern Africa, Africa, with a population of 11,972,169. The official currency is the Tunisian dinar and the primary language spoken is Arabic.
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Tunis at a glance
| Capital city | Tunis |
|---|---|
| Country | Tunisia (Tunisian Republic) |
| Region | Northern Africa, Africa |
| Country population | 11,972,169 (80th largest on this site) |
| Standard time | UTC+01:00 |
| Currency | Tunisian dinar (TND) |
| Calling code | +216 |
| Emergency number | 112 (works on most mobile networks worldwide) |
| Driving side | Right |
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Tunisia in context
- Tunisia covers 163,610 km², making it the 91st largest of the 196 countries on this site.
- Its population density of about 73 people per km² ranks 112th of 196 (1st = most crowded).
- It shares a land border with 2 countries: Algeria, Libya.
- With 11,972,169 people, Tunisia holds about 4.6% of the population of Northern Africa.
- That is roughly 0.8% of the Africa total counted on this site.
- Traffic drives on the right, and calendars start the week on Monday.
- Tunisia is a member state of the United Nations.
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Capital of Tunisia — FAQ
What is the capital of Tunisia?
The capital of Tunisia is Tunis.
Is Tunis the largest city in Tunisia?
Yes — Tunis is both the capital and the largest city of Tunisia.
What country is Tunis in?
Tunis is the capital city of Tunisia.
What continent is Tunis in?
Tunis, the capital of Tunisia, is located in Africa.
Is Tunis the capital of Tunisia?
Yes — Tunis is the capital of Tunisia (official name: Tunisian Republic).
Tunis is the capital of which country?
Tunis is the capital of Tunisia, in Northern Africa.
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