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What Is the Capital of Tunisia?
Tunis
The capital of Tunisia is Tunis. About 2.5 million people live in the Tunis urban area — 20% of the country's population.
2.5 million
Urban area population
UTC+1
Time zone
36.80°N
Latitude · 10.18°E
Yes
Largest city
Tunis at a glance
Name origin
The origin of the ancient name is unclear; it is sometimes associated with the name of the Phoenician goddess Tanith.
Time zone
UTC+1 (6 hours ahead of Washington, DC, during Standard Time). No daylight saving time.
Coordinates
36 48 N, 10 11 E · IANA time zone Africa/Tunis
Location of Tunisia
Northern Africa, bordering the Mediterranean Sea, between Algeria and Libya
Capitals of neighbouring countries
Capitals closest to Tunis
Valletta, Malta — 400 km
Tripoli, Libya — 514 km
Vatican City, Vatican City — 600 km
Rome, Italy — 601 km
Algiers, Algeria — 635 km
Monaco, Monaco — 806 km
San Marino, San Marino — 815 km
Tirana, Albania — 971 km
Straight-line distance between capitals.
Frequently asked questions about Tunis
What is the capital of Tunisia?
The capital of Tunisia is Tunis. About 2.5 million people live in the Tunis urban area — 20% of the country's population.
Is Tunis the largest city in Tunisia?
Yes — Tunis is also the largest urban area of Tunisia (2.5 million).
What time zone is Tunis in?
Tunis is on UTC+1 — UTC+1 (6 hours ahead of Washington, DC, during Standard Time). There is no daylight saving time.
Where does the name Tunis come from?
The origin of the ancient name is unclear; it is sometimes associated with the name of the Phoenician goddess Tanith.
Which capital is closest to Tunis?
Among the capitals of neighbouring countries, Tripoli (Libya) is the closest, 514 km away in a straight line.
Data: CIA World Factbook (public domain); population: World Bank Open Data (CC BY 4.0).