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How old is the Tunisian civilization?
From early antiquity, Tunisia was inhabited by the indigenous Berbers. Phoenicians began to arrive in the 12th century BC, establishing several settlements, of which Carthage emerged as the most powerful by the 7th century BC.
Where is modern day Tunisia?
Northern Africa
The present day Republic of Tunisia, al-Jumhuriyyah at-Tunisiyyah, is situated in Northern Africa. Geographically situated between Libya to the east, Algeria to the west and the Mediterranean Sea to the north.
Was Tunisia an Italian colony?
All legally established territory of Italian North Africa was dissolved by early 1943, but Tunisia remained the last de facto Italian administered territory until all Tunisia fell to American and British forces.
Was Tunisia ever colonized?
The history of Tunisia under French rule started in 1881 with the establishment of the French protectorate and ended in 1956 with Tunisian independence. The French presence in Tunisia came five decades after their occupation of neighboring Algeria.
What happened to President Essebsi?
^ “Tunisia’s President Essebsi dies aged 92 after severe illness”. DailySabah. 25 July 2019. Retrieved 27 July 2019. ^ Amara, Tarek (26 July 2019). “Mourning leader, Tunisians look forward to smooth transition”. Reuters. Retrieved 27 July 2019. ^ “Tunisie: l’élection présidentielle reprogrammée au 15 septembre”. Le Figaro (in French). 25 July 2019.
Who is Essebsi?
Essebsi, a protégé of Bourguiba, held various posts under Bourguiba from 1957 to 1971, including chief of the regional administration, general director of the Sûreté nationale, Interior Minister in 1965, Minister-Delegate to the Prime Minister, Defense Minister in 1969, and then Ambassador to Paris.
How old is Beji Caid Essebsi?
Beji Caid Essebsi. Mohamed Beji Caid Essebsi (or es-Sebsi, Arabic: محمد الباجي قائد السبسي, Muhammad al-Bājī Qā’id as-Sibsī; pronunciation born 29 November 1926) is a Tunisian politician who has been President of Tunisia since December 2014.
What happened to Marwan Essebsi?
On 27 June 2019, Essebsi was hospitalized at a military hospital in Tunis due to a serious illness. The following day his condition stabilized.