Tunisia

/tjuːˈnɪʒ.ə/ proper noun

Definition

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

Etymology

The name "Tunisia" comes from its capital "Tunis," whose name is likely rooted in a Punic word related to resting or camping. Over time, European languages adapted the name of the city to label the entire country.

Kelly Says

Tunisia sits where Africa and the Mediterranean world have met for thousands of years, so it has layers of Berber, Phoenician, Roman, Arab, and French influence all in one place. Even the word "Africa" was first used for part of what is now Tunisia, then gradually stretched to cover the whole continent.

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