Tunisia
Tunisian Republic
Northern Africa · TUN
Editorial Snapshot
Why Go To Tunisia
Tunisia is one of the easiest first North Africa trips for travelers who want medinas, Roman sites, coast, and a manageable taste of the Sahara in one country. It suits a compact loop around Tunis and the northeast, or a longer route that adds Kairouan, El Jem, and the south without making logistics heavy.
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Things To See
- Tunis
- Sidi Bou Said
- Carthage
- Kairouan
- El Jem
- Djerba
Best Months
Know Before You Go
- Spring and fall are the easiest all-round seasons for city and ruins travel.
- The country is compact enough for a multi-stop route.
- If beach time matters, choose the shoreline stop deliberately instead of treating it as generic add-on time.
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Country Data
Stats At A Glance
Practical travel, safety, climate, and quality-of-life stats for Tunisia.
Quick Facts
- Capital
- Tunis
- Population
- 11,972,169
- Area
- 163,610 km²
- Region
- Northern Africa
Languages
- Arabic
Currency
Tunisian dinar (د.ت)
TND
Exchange rate unavailable for USD.
Cost of Living (World Bank)
28.8
Price level index (US = 100)
- Groceries
- 34.9
- Restaurants
- 17.9
- Rent
- 5.3
Safety & Peace
higher score = safer everyday environment · derived from World Bank homicide data
lower score = more peaceful · 1.0–3.5 scale
Monthly Climate Averages
These weather averages are based on data for Tunis (36.80°N, 10.18°E).
LGBTQ+ Friendly
15/100
Traveler LGBTQ score
- Legal protections
- 2/100
- Lived safety
- 45/100
This score blends legal protections with lived-safety context so strong laws alone do not automatically push a country to the top of the ranking.
- Homosexuality legal❌
- Relationship recognitionNone
- Adoption recognition❌
- Anti-discrimination laws❌
- Employment protections❌
- Legal gender recognition❌
- Conversion therapy ban❌
Human Development Index (UNDP)
0.746
High human development
- 5-year change
- +0.004
- 10-year change
- +0.024
- Trend
- stable
- Data year
- 2023
- Gender Dev. Index (GDI)
- 0.931
- Gender Inequality Index (GII)
- 0.238
- Planetary-adjusted HDI (PHDI)
- 0.703
UNESCO World Heritage Sites (9)
- 🏛️
Djerba: Testimony to a settlement pattern in an island territory
Inscribed 2023
- 🏛️
Dougga / Thugga
Inscribed 1997
- 🏛️
Kairouan
Inscribed 1988
- 🏛️
Medina of Sousse
Inscribed 1988
- 🏛️
Punic Town of Kerkuane and its Necropolis
Inscribed 1985
- 🌿
Ichkeul National Park
Inscribed 1980
- 🏛️
Archaeological Site of Carthage
Inscribed 1979
- 🏛️
Medina of Tunis
Inscribed 1979
- 🏛️
Amphitheatre of El Jem
Inscribed 1979
Natural Beauty (World Bank)
- Protected land area
- 7.9%
- Forest cover
- 4.6%
Source: World Bank.
Wildlife & Birdwatching
- Threatened mammal species (IUCN)
- 15
- Threatened bird species (IUCN)
- 14
Source: World Bank / IUCN Red List. Higher counts indicate richer biodiversity, typically in tropical rainforest, island, and savannah ecosystems.
Food & Cuisine
34/100
Food and dining score
Built from two layers: dining-scene breadth and open prestige signals. We combine restaurant density, cuisine diversity, distinguished restaurants, and gastronomy-city recognitions from open data sources.
Luxury Infrastructure
82/100
Luxury & premium accommodation score
Based on OpenStreetMap luxury hotel density and World Bank international tourism receipts.
US Travel Advisory
Reissued to update information to high-risk areas, country summary, and the “If you decide to travel” section, and Level 4 “Do Not Travel” areas. Exercise increased caution in Tunisia due to terrorism. Some areas have increased risk. Read the entire Travel Advisory. Do not travel to: Within 16 km of the Algerian border due to terrorism, except for the cities of Tabarka and Ain Draham. Within 16 km of the border with Libya due to terrorism. The Mount Chaambi National Park, Mount Salloum, Mount Sammamma, and Mount Mghila in Kasserine governorate due to terrorism. The Mount Orbata area in the Gafsa governorate due to terrorism. The desert south of Remada due to the military zone. Country Summary: Terrorist groups continue plotting possible attacks in Tunisia. Terrorists may attack with little or no warning, targeting tourist locations, transportation hubs, museums, resorts, hotels, festivals, nightclubs, restaurants, religious sites, markets/shopping malls, government facilities and security forces. A country-wide state of emergency, which grants security forces more authority to maintain civil order and enables the government to focus on combating terrorism, is in effect. The U.S. government has limited ability to provide emergency services to U.S. citizens in some areas of Tunisia. Read the country information page for additional information on travel to Tunisia. If you decide to travel to Tunisia: Exercise caution when using public transportation, due to safety and security concerns. Avoid demonstrations and crowds. Monitor local media for breaking events and be prepared to adjust your plans. Avoid staying overnight outside of the main cities and tourist locations. Obtain comprehensive medical insurance that includes medical evacuation coverage valid for Tunisia. When entering or transiting through Tunisia, do not bring in Tunisian currency in any amount and avoid bringing in any foreign currency, including dollars, over TND 10,000 (about $3,000 USD). Upon departure, including transit through Tunisia, travelers leaving Tunisia must declare any currency amounts above TND 5,000 (about $1,600 USD) if they wish to export or depart with that amount. Enroll in the Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP) to receive Alerts and make it easier to locate you in an emergency. Follow U.S. Embassy Tunis on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter/X, and YouTube, and the Department of State's Consular Affairs/Travel.gov on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter/X. Review the Country Security Report for Tunisia. Visit the CDC page for the latest Travel Health Information related to your travel. Prepare a contingency plan for emergency situations. Review the Traveler’s Checklist. Border with Algeria – Level 4: Do Not Travel Do not travel within 16 km of the Algerian border due to terrorism, except for the cities of Tabarka and Ain Draham. Visit our website for Travel to High-Risk Areas. Border with Libya – Level 4: Do Not Travel Developments in Libya continue to affect the security situation along the Tunisian-Libyan border in areas such as Ras Jedir and Dehiba along with the cities of Ben Guerdan and Medenine. The border with Libya is frequently closed to all traffic with short notice for extended periods. The Department of State advises U.S. citizens not to travel to Libya. Visit our webpage for Travel to High-Risk Areas. The Mount Chaambi National Park, Mount Salloum, Mount Sammamma, and Mount Mghila in Kasserine governorate due to terrorism – Level 4: Do Not Travel Terrorist groups continue to operate in mountains of Western Tunisia near the Algerian border. Visit our webpage for Travel to High-Risk Areas. Orbata Mountains in Gafsa in West-Central Tunisia – Level 4: Do Not Travel Terrorist groups continue to operate in the mountainous areas of Western Tunisia near the Algerian border. Visit our website for Travel to High-Risk Areas. The Desert South of Remada – Level 4: Do Not Travel The desert south of Remada is designated as a military zone by the Government of Tunisia. Special authorization is required for travelers wishing to enter the military zone. Visit our website for Travel to High-Risk Areas.
Read full advisory →Data current as of May 2026 and subject to change. Travel advisory information is sourced from the U.S. State Department and reflects conditions at the time of data collection, not real-time conditions. Do not rely solely on this information for travel decisions. Always check current government advisories for your nationality. Terms of Use · About our data