Tunisia: capital, population, borders and facts
Tunisia is a country in Africa. Its capital city is Tunis. Roughly 12 million people live there, based on rounded estimates for around 2024. Tunisia shares a land border with 2 countries: Algeria and Libya. Its coast touches the Mediterranean Sea. The national flag uses red and white.
| Capital city | Tunis |
|---|---|
| Continent | Africa |
| Population (approx.) | 12 million |
| Land neighbours | 2: Algeria, Libya |
| Seas and oceans | Mediterranean Sea |
| Flag colours | red, white |
Outline of Tunisia
Frequently asked questions
What is the capital of Tunisia?
The capital of Tunisia is Tunis.
What is the population of Tunisia?
Tunisia has roughly 12 million people (rounded estimate, around 2024).
Which countries border Tunisia?
Tunisia borders Algeria and Libya.
Is Tunisia landlocked?
No, Tunisia is not landlocked.
Travel basics for Tunisia
In Tunisia, traffic drives on the right, plug types C and E and emergency number police 197, ambulance 190, fire 198. See plug type, voltage, driving side, emergency number, calling code and currency on the Tunisia travel basics page.
Put what you know about Tunisia to the test
Facts stick better when you use them. New puzzles appear every day, and these games use this kind of fact:
- Capital: the capital of Tunisia is Tunis. Test yourself on capitals in Capital Hunt or the capital cities quiz.
- Shape: do you recognise the outline above? Try the country outline quiz or Outline.
- Flag: The Tunisia flag uses red and white. Can you tell flags apart from their colours? Try Guess the Flag.
- Borders: Tunisia has 2 land neighbours. Name a country's neighbours against the clock in Neighbour Rush, or find the shortest land route between two countries in Border Run.
- Population: With roughly 12 million people, Tunisia is a good one to compare in Population Match or Population Showdown.
- Everything at once: work out a hidden country from six clues in Mystery Country, or browse all geography games.
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