What Are People From Tunisia Called?

Name: Tunisia
Address: North Africa, Tunisia

North Africa, Tunisia

Tunisia

People from Tunisia are called:

People from Tunisia are called Tunisian.

Demonym:

Tunisian

Pronunciation:

/tuˈnɪʒən/

About Tunisia

Capital city: Tunis.
Birthplace of the Arab Spring in 2010, democratic transition success story.
Known for ancient Carthage, Mediterranean beaches, and olive oil production.
Arabic is official language with French widely spoken and Berber languages recognized.

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Population:: 12,458,223 (2024 est.)
Country:: Tunisia
Region:: North Africa

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Etymology & Origin

Named after its capital Tunis, from the Berber root 'ens' meaning 'to lie down' or 'to pass the night'.

Nearby Places

Other places in the region and their demonyms

Algeria

west of Tunisia

People are called:

Algerian

Libya

southeast of Tunisia

People are called:

Libyan

Italy

north across the Mediterranean

People are called:

Italian

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Population:: 12,458,223 (2024 est.)
Country:: Tunisia
Region:: North Africa

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