Living in Tunisia
Tunisia is a North African country bordered by the Mediterranean Sea to the north and east, by Algeria to the west and by Libya to the south-east. Its capital, Tunis, lies in the north-east of the country, on the Gulf of Tunis. Tunisia was once the birthplace of the Carthaginian civilisation, and its ancient capital, Carthage, is now part of the smart northern suburbs of Tunis.
For anyone thinking of retiring abroad, Tunisia pairs a mild Mediterranean climate and a long, sunny coastline with a rich, layered history - all roughly a 3-hour flight from the UK. The sections below introduce the country’s geography, two of its best-loved seaside towns and its remarkable past.