Tunisia

[ too-nee-zhuh, -shuh, -nizh-uh, -nish-uh, tyoo- ]
/ tuˈni ʒə, -ʃə, -ˈnɪʒ ə, -ˈnɪʃ ə, tyu- /

noun

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

OTHER WORDS FROM Tunisia

Tu·ni·sian, adjective, noun pro-Tu·ni·sian, adjective, noun

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British Dictionary definitions for tunisia

Tunisia
/ (tjuːˈnɪzɪə, -ˈnɪsɪə) /

noun

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)

Cultural definitions for tunisia

Tunisia

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

notes for Tunisia

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

notes for Tunisia

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