Tunisia is the northernmost country in Africa, located just 140 km from the Italian island of Sicily. The proximity to Europe, the mild climate and the length of the coastline over 1000 km have made it one of the favorite vacation spots for tourists from all over the world.
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Millions of tourists come to Tunisia every year. Most of them are attracted by the abundance of sandy beaches and the opportunity to get close to a hitherto unknown rich culture. The most visited are Hammamet, Sousse, Tabarka, Zarziz, Djerba and Kerkenna islands. Fans of exotic travel are attracted by the opportunity to visit the largest desert in the world - the Sahara, and those who want to touch the history go on an excursion to ancient Carthage.
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El Jem is recognized as one of the most striking sights of Tunisia - a Roman amphitheater that could accommodate about 40,000 spectators, in the arena of which gladiator fights and battle performances with the participation of wild animals were held. El Jem is included in the UNESCO World Cultural Heritage List.
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The criminal level in the state is not at all as high as some believe. Nevertheless, tourists are strongly advised not to choose the southern regions bordering Algeria as the purpose of their travels. And for those who nevertheless want to delve deeper into the country, it is better to do it in the form of a group tour with professional organizers. In addition, you need to know that some areas in the south are completely closed to foreigners for their own safety.
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The monetary currency of Tunisia is the dinar, you can get it at any of the many ATMs installed in the places you visit. You can also import any foreign currency into the country, but it is strictly forbidden to import and export dinars, travelers should remember this.
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Tunisian cuisine is extremely tasty and colorful. You can try it in numerous cafes and restaurants. The so-called street kitchens are very common, when food is prepared and served in the open air or on a terrace specially built for this purpose. In general, these cuisines are very popular, but it is better to stay not in the first one that comes across, but in the one that boasts a large number of guests. A special feature of Tunisian restaurants is the fact that they do not serve alcohol outside the tourist areas. Women traveling unaccompanied by men are also not recommended to go to restaurants alone. If they need to eat outside the hotel, it is better to use the services of the so-called Cafe mixte - mixed cafes designed for both genders.
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In supermarkets and shops in Tunisia, you can buy almost everything. But you should know that alcohol, especially imported alcohol, is unusually expensive in this country. But clothes can seem very cheap, especially those that are positioned as a product of world famous brands. But do not flatter yourself. It is almost 100% likely to be a fake. To buy such a product or not, everyone decides for himself.
