Tunisia explained to kids

Tunisia is a country located in North Africa. It is bordered by the Mediterranean Sea to the east, Algeria to the west, and Libya to the south. The capital of Tunisia is Tunis, and the official language is Arabic. The population of Tunisia is about 11 million. Tunisia was a French colony from 1881 until 1956. After that, it became an independent republic. The President of Tunisia is Beji Caid Essebsi. Tunisia is a mostly Muslim country, with about 99% of the population practicing Islam. The other 1% practice Christianity or Judaism. The climate in Tunisia is mostly desert. The temperatures can get very hot, especially in the summer. Tunisia is a popular tourist destination, because of its beaches, ancient ruins, and friendly people. Some of the famous ancient ruins in Tunisia include the city of Carthage, the Amphitheater of El Jem, and the Medinat Habu temple. The currency of Tunisia is the Tunisian dinar.