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 Tunisia
is a country where the shores of exotica begin. Mediterranean whitewashed
villages, beaches of fine sand and palm trees meet souks bright with
carpets, caftans and copper trays, and deserts and Roman ruins fit for a
sword-and-sandal epic.
 But this is also arguably the Arab world's
most forward-looking state, 'a Mediterranean tiger' economy. This blend of
old and new is both a product of tourism and a reason for it - the
country's great classical set-pieces are as much of a pull as its
coastline or its spectacular sand dunes at Douz.
 The country
enjoys a Mediterranean climate and the best period to travel to the
Tunisian South is from October to April. In springtime, the sirocco coming
from the desert blows on Tunisia. In the summer, the heat and drought
appear with the arrival of the Saharan front.
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- A passport is required. Most visitors do not require visas for
stays of up to three or four months. Israeli nationals are not
allowed into the country. Australians and South Africans can buy a
three-month visa at the airport.
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- Currency: Traveller’s cheques and credit cards are
accepted at some establishments in Tunisia, mainly in urban or
tourist areas. The Tunisian Dinar is not yet a fully convertible
currency. Tunisian law prohibits the export or import of Tunisian
bank notes or coins, but permits the export of foreign currency
declared when entering Tunisia. Tourists are expected to make
foreign exchange transactions at authorized banks and to retain
receipts for dinars obtained. Under foreign currency regulations,
a tourist can reconvert to foreign currency 30 percent of what has
been exchanged into dinars, up to a maximum of 100 dollars. Please
keep all receipts of monetary transactions for presentation when
leaving the country.
- Time: GMT/UTC + 1
- Telephones: Dialling Country Code: 216
- Electricity: 220/110V ,50Hz
- Weights and measures: Metric
- Weather: Low season in Tunisia is from January to
February, when hotel rates are down and the weather is cool and
rainy. During the hot high season, from June to August, expect
hotel rates to be at their peak, car rentals to be scarce and the
markets and museums to teem with foreign visitors. You won't want
to do much strenuous activity during these months.
- Public Holidays: 1 January - New Year's Day; 20 March -
Independence Day; 21 March - Youth Day; 9 April - Martyr's Day; 1
May - Labour Day; 25 July - Republic Day; 3 August - Public
Holiday; 13 August - Women's Day; 15 October - Evacuation Day; 7
November - Anniversary of Ben Ali's Accession.
[ Back to Top ] General Information
- Country Info: Tunisia is a presidential republic with
a developing economy. Tourist facilities are widely available in
the tourist areas. The work week is Monday to Friday, with
government offices open on Saturday mornings. Most stores are
closed on Sunday, except in resort areas, where many remain
open.
- Customs Regulations: Tunisian customs authorities may
enforce strict regulations concerning temporary importation into
or export from Tunisia of items such as firearms, religious
materials, antiquities, medications, business equipment and
currency. It is advisable to contact the Tunisian embassy in
your country for specific information regarding customs
requirements.
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