Welcome to Tunisia , the land of ancient civilisations and over a thousand kilometres of enchanting Mediterranean shores.
Its privileged geographical setting often attracted a diverse range of cultures and regional powers. Tunisia possesses a history spanning from 1000 years BC at which time the Carthage ruled. Its history continues right until a partial Roman conquest. By the year 700 AD the Muslim Arabs conquered the region transforming it to a great and prosperous State. Tunisia excelled in the fields of education, commerce and architecture. It acted as a pivotal link between the eastern and western worlds. The Tunisian city of Khairoun became the western capital and jewel of the Islamic empire. Centuries later, Tunisia witnessed another power struggle between Spain and the Ottomans for supremacy of the Mediterranean . On the whole, this tangible mix of cultures as well as many natural wonders has rendered Tunisia into a spectacular tourist destination.
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