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Islam is the official state religion in Tunisia. According to the United States CIA, 99.1% of its adherents are Sunni Muslims. [1] [2] 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. [1]
The majority of Tunisians consider themselves to be Muslim, [1] who according to the Pew Research Center [2] 58% identify themselves as Sunni Muslims, while 40% say they are only Muslims without affiliation to any sect.
Tunisia, [a] officially the Republic of Tunisia, [b] [20] is the northernmost country in Africa. It is a part of the Maghreb region of North Africa, bordered by Algeria to the west and southwest, Libya to the southeast, and the Mediterranean Sea to the north and east.
Oct 23, 2024 · The French recognized Tunisia as an independent state in 1956. Geography. Area. total : 163,610 sq km. land: 155,360 sq km. water: 8,250 sq km. Climate. temperate in north with mild, rainy winters and hot, dry summers; desert in south. Natural resources. petroleum, phosphates, iron ore, lead, zinc, salt. People and Society. Population.
Dec 2, 2014 · The country's religious demographics also help. Whilst hard-line Salafist elements exist, they are small in number. The country is overwhelmingly Sunni, thereby avoiding destabilising...
Oct 23, 2024 · Definitions and Notes. Geography. Location. Northern Africa, bordering the Mediterranean Sea, between Algeria and Libya. Geographic coordinates. 34 00 N, 9 00 E. Map references. Africa. Area. total : 163,610 sq km. land: 155,360 sq km. water: 8,250 sq km. comparison ranking: total 93.
Oct 12, 2011 · Quick Facts on Tunisia. POPULATION: 10.6 million. CAPITAL: Tunis, population 760,000. RELIGION: Sunni Islam is the faith of over 98 per cent of the population.
