{"id":39970,"date":"2023-03-23T15:24:43","date_gmt":"2023-03-23T13:24:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/againstthecompass.com\/?post_type=country&p=39970"},"modified":"2024-09-09T12:00:18","modified_gmt":"2024-09-09T10:00:18","slug":"tunisia","status":"publish","type":"country","link":"https:\/\/againstthecompass.com\/en\/country\/tunisia\/","title":{"rendered":"Tunisia"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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From the most epic Roman ruins in Africa to a cosmopolitan capital, a great coastline, and just great medinas and historical sites everywhere, Tunisia is a tiny country that once used to be a mass tourism destination but today, only a few backpackers dare to go.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Read my travel guide and itinerary to Tunisia<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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need to know for traveling in Tunisia<\/mark><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Quick facts<\/h5>\n\n\n\n

Capital<\/strong>: Tunis<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Population<\/strong>: 11.4 million (79th)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Official language<\/strong>: Tunisian Arabic, but Berber and French are also widely spoken<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Area<\/strong>: 163,610km\u00b2 (91st largest country)<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Visa<\/h5>\n\n\n\n

Most Western nationalities can obtain a free 90-day visa on arrival, just a friendly stamp. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Getting in<\/h5>\n\n\n\n

The International Airport of Tunis has many daily, direct connections with Europe.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It’s possible to cross from and into Algeria too. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

You may also cross from Libya but check my travel guide<\/strong><\/a> for details.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Travel Insurance<\/h5>\n\n\n\n

IATI Insurance<\/a><\/strong> is the most versatile insurance for any destination, including Tunisia<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Best time to visit<\/h5>\n\n\n\n

Most of Tunisia is a year-round destination, with a Mediterranean climate in the north. If you are planning to swim, however, summer is best, while if you travel south (desert area), be aware that summer is utterly hot.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Money<\/h5>\n\n\n\n

The official currency is Tunisian Dinar<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

1 USD = 3 TD<\/p>\n\n\n\n

You can find ATMs in some cities and pay by card in hotels in Tunis but it’s mostly a cash economy<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Budget: <\/strong>starting at $30 a day for budget backpackers.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Is Tunisia safe?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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After the 2015 attacks in Sousse, Tunisia saw a massive decline in tourism but nothing has happened since then. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Today, Tunisia is as safe as Morocco and European countries.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Don’t forget to read my analysis: Is Tunisia safe?<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Top experiences in Tunisia<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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Epic Roman ruins<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Some of the most impressive Roman ruins outside of Rome.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Jugurta Table<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Epic flat mountain and a viewpoint of Algeria.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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The capital of Tunis<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The most cosmopolitan Arab city after Beirut.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Road tripping in the Berber south<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

And discover all the Berber villages and ancient ruins.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

Check our Things to do in Tunis<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Accommodation<\/h5>\n\n\n\n

There is good accommodation everywhere for all types of travelers and budgets, including budget hostels, guesthouses and high-end hotels.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Excursions and day trips from Tunis<\/h5>\n\n\n\n

If you are short on time, there are many activities, excursions, and day trips from Tunis that you can take with just one click.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Transportation<\/h5>\n\n\n\n

Most cities are connected by train and, where there is no train, you can easily move around by louage<\/em>, which are the tiny minivans.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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