Population : 10 million
Languages : Arabic (offficial); French(widely
spoken )
Religions : Muslim ( 98%), Jewish and Christian
GNP : 32,7 Billion TND (approximately 20 billion
euros ).
Currency : The monetary unit of Tunisia is the
dinar TND ,wish is divided into 1.000 millimes.soon
to become convertible abroad ,the dinar is equivalent
to 0,80 euros (2010). There are cash machine in every town .
Entry requirement : A valid Passeport .EU citizens do not required a visa . Other nationals
are advised to check their entry requirement with the Tunisian Embassy in their country of
residence .
Health Regulations : no vaccinations are required .
Time Zone : winter GMT+1 / summer GMT+2
Capital : Tunis
Climate : Mediterranean
Forms of payment : International credit cards ( Visa,MasterCard ,EuroCard ,Amex,Diner's
Club) and travellers' cheques are accepted in most hotels and tourist centres .
Weekly rest periods : Friday afternoon ,Saturday afternoon and Sunday for goverment
departments;Saturday and Sunday for banks and some organisations . Many shops open on
Sunday , In the month of Ramadan ,check opening hours with your travel agent .
Voltage : 220 volts/50 herts ( type C and E plugs )
Internet domain : .tn
International dialling code : +216
Taken from : Tunisian National Tourism Office
