Tunisia
34 00 N, 9 00 E
lowest point: Shatt al Gharsah -17 m
highest point: Jebel ech Chambi 1,544 m
total: 1,424 km
border countries: Algeria 965 km, Libya 459 km
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petroleum, phosphates, iron ore, lead, zinc, salt
arable land: 17.05%
permanent crops: 13.08%
other: 69.87% (2005)
toxic and hazardous waste disposal is ineffective and poses health risks; water pollution from raw sewage; limited natural fresh water resources; deforestation; overgrazing; soil erosion; desertification
Tunisia has a warm climate all year. Best periods are spring and autumn. Temperatures can be extremely high inland. Winter is mild and has the highest rainfall.
Required clothing
Lightweights in summer, mediumweights and rainwear in winter. Sunglasses are advised.
time difference: UTC+1
daylight saving time: +1hr, begins last Sunday in March; ends last Sunday in October
