Tunisia

[too-nee-zhuh, -shuh, -nizh-uh, -nish-uh, tyoo-]

noun

1. a republic in North Africa, on the Mediterranean: a French protectorate until 1956. 48,330 sq. mi. (125,175 sq. km). Tunis.

Tunisia

/ -ˈnɪsɪə, tjuːˈnɪzɪə /

noun

1. a republic in N Africa, on the Mediterranean: settled by the Phoenicians in the 12th century _bc ; made a French protectorate in 1881 and gained independence in 1955. It consists chiefly of the Sahara in the south, a central plateau, and the Atlas Mountains in the north. Exports include textiles, petroleum, and phosphates. Official language: Arabic; French is also widely spoken. Official religion: Muslim. Currency: dinar. Capital: Tunis. Pop: 10 835 873 (2013 est). Area: 164 150 sq km (63 380 sq miles)

Tunisia

1. Republic in northwestern Africa, bordered by Algeria to the west, the Mediterranean Sea to the north and east, and Libya to the southeast.

Tunisia was a French protectorate from 1881 to 1956, when it achieved independence.

In the sixth century b.c., Tunisia became the center of power for the city of Carthage.

Other Word Forms

• anti-Tunisian adjective
• Tunisian adjective
• pro-Tunisian adjective

Example Sentences

Tunisia - where its director is from - is putting it forward for consideration for best international feature film at next year's Academy Awards, where it is expected to be a strong favourite.

From BBC

Since then the EU has done deals with countries including Morocco, Tunisia, Libya and Egypt to prevent their countries being used as launch points to Europe.

From BBC

His managerial career took him across the globe with stints in Portugal, Romania, Cyprus, Tunisia, India and Gabon.

From BBC

The two hailed from Tunisia and are part of a gang, according to Milano Today.

From Los Angeles Times

The conflict has claimed the lives of about 150,000 people and forced about 12 million others from their homes - roughly the equivalent of the population of Tunisia or Belgium.

From BBC