Tunisia is the northern point of Africa. It's coastline on the Mediterranean Sea made a land that many other peoples fought over throughout history.
Religion
In the 7th century the Arabs invaded Tunisia and brought with them the religion of Islam. Today nearly 99% of Tunisians are Muslim. All Muslims pray 5 times a day - at sunrise, midday, afternoon, sunset and evening. The people must bow and face Mecca, their holy city. The people are called to prayer at all the correct times. It is also broadcasted on TV and radios. |
The Language
Arabic is the official language of Tunisia, and while some businessmen speak English, Italian or German or French is usually the language of commerce. Transportation |
Tunisian Family Values
- The family is the most significant unit of Tunisian life and plays an important role in all social relations.
- The individual is always less important than the family or group as a whole.
- The family consists of both the nuclear (parents, brothers, sisters) and the extended family (grandparents, aunts, uncles, cousins).
- The family is the most significant unit of Tunisian life and plays an important role in all social relations.
- The individual is always less important than the family or group as a whole.
- The family consists of both the nuclear (parents, brothers, sisters) and the extended family (grandparents, aunts, uncles, cousins).
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Solski, Ruth (2007). Countries Around the Globe Series: All About Tunisia People and Places. Niagra Falls, NY: On the Mark Press.
Solski, Ruth (2007). Countries Around the Globe Series: All About Tunisia People and Places. Niagra Falls, NY: On the Mark Press.