Tunisia is a country in North Africa, on the Mediterranean Sea, between Algeria and Libya.

Where Tunisia Is

  • Tunisia is in the Maghreb region of North Africa, on the northern edge of the continent.
  • It is bordered by Algeria to the west and southwest, Libya to the southeast, and the Mediterranean Sea to the north and east.
  • The country lies roughly between latitudes 30° and 38° N and longitudes 7° and 12° E.

Nearby places

  • The capital city is Tunis, on the northeast coast facing the Mediterranean.
  • Tunisia is only a short distance across the sea from southern Europe, especially Italy and Malta.

Quick facts

  • Tunisia is the northernmost country in Africa; Cape Angela is the northernmost point of the continent.
  • It has around 1,100–1,300 km of Mediterranean coastline, making it a notable beach and tourism destination.

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