Is Tunisia an Islamic country?

Islam is the official state religion in Tunisia. According to the United States CIA, 99.1% of its adherents are Sunni Muslims. The constitution of Tunisia states that the country's “religion is Islam”, the government is the “guardian of religion”, and requires that the president be Muslim.



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Even though the population of Tunisia is 99% Muslim, and women in the Muslim world commonly wear hijabs, the governments of both Ben Ali and Habib Bourguiba pursued the eradication of public Islamic traditions, including hijab.

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The people of Tunisia are warm, friendly and welcoming to visitors. They're interested in knowing what brought you to Tunisia, what you think about their home, and if you've tried their favorite dish.

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Do not travel to: Within 30 km of southeastern Tunisia along the border with Libya due to terrorism. Mountainous areas in the country's west, including the Chaambi Mountain National Park area, due to terrorism. The desert south of Remada due to the military zone.

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The UK Foreign Office currently advises against travelling to several regions in Tunisia, all of which are around its borders. It advises against all travel to: the Chaambi Mountains National Park and the designated military operations zones of Mount Salloum, Mount Sammamma and Mount Mghila.

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In Tunisia, you can get arrested for kissing on the street, but there are special “kissing cafes” where couples can go.

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You can pay little as 5-6 dinars in very local restaurant or for seafood in a tourist restaurant can cost you a fortune. It all depends what you want from a holiday - least eating out you get freshly cooked food of your choice and drinks of your choice.

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Tunisia is generally a safe country to visit, but it is important to be aware of your surroundings and take necessary precautions. Avoid traveling alone at night and be aware of pickpockets in crowded areas. Tunisia has a Mediterranean climate with hot, dry summers and mild, wet winters.

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