Winter is the wettest season of the year, when more than a third of the annual rainfall falls during this period, raining on average every two or three days. Current US Population is 330.66 million. The project hopes to boost the economy of Tunisia as well as increase the number of tourists visiting Tunisia annually. [81] Population Pyramids: Tunisia - 2003. The new building contains a reading room, conference room, laboratories, an exhibition gallery, a block of technical and administrative services, a restaurant, a parking and green space areas. 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Abu Yahya arrived on horseback, where all of his relatives joined him. Tunis has been the capital of Tunisia since 1159. As in the rest of Tunisia, a very large majority of the population of Tunis (around 99%) is Sunni Muslim. The Tunis area is served by the métro léger (Ar. When the Arab Muslim troops conquered the region at the end of the 7th century, they established themselves at the outskirts of ancient Tunes, and the small town soon became the city of Tunis that could easily be taken for an Arab foundation. [63], The presence of modern churches in Tunis are also testimony to the French presence for half a century. Lire la suite. The population of Tunisia is primarily of Berber ancestral origin (>60%). POPULATION DE LA TUNISIE 1921-2014 Date Population Taux acc. Tunisia population density is 72.7 people per square kilometer (188.2/mi 2) as of January 2021. 6- La capitale connaît le plus important flux migratoire, puisqu’elle concentre 20% de la population totale, pour seulement 2% de la superficie totale du pays. Décennale Version : Télécharger . Compared to the ancient ruins of Carthage, the ruins of ancient Tunis are not as large. The city had the natural advantage of coastal access, via the Mediterranean, to the major ports of southern Europe. l'Institut National de la Statistique (Statistiques tunisie) organise une conférence de presse pour divulguer les résultats du Recensement de la population et de l'habitat 2014. Still further north of the Belvedere Park, behind the Boulevard of 7 November are the neighborhoods of El Menzah and El Manar now reaching the peaks of the hills overlooking the north of the town. : المترو الخفيف لمدينة تونس) and TGM (Tunis-Goulette-Marsa), as well as bus services, and is linked to other places in Tunisia by SNCFT, the national railways. Among the places of worship are Beit Yaacouv Synagogue and especially the Great Synagogue of Tunis, built at the end of the 1940s to replace the former Great Synagogue which was demolished as part of the Jewish redevelopment area, the Hara. Under the rule of deys and Moorish beys, the capital sprang into new life. Practicing the Hanafi rite since 1584, it is recognisable mainly by the dome as well as its minaret, similar to the Koutoubia in Marrakesh and is the highest in the city. The people in the city assembled in large numbers to celebrate the festival, in extravagant and most luxurious outfits. Please update this article to reflect recent events or newly available information. [64][65], Greeks used to enjoy an important presence in the city since ancient times. [25] During the later 19th century, Tunis became increasingly populated by Europeans, particularly the French, and immigration dramatically increased the size of the city. International Institute for Democracy and Electoral Assistance (International IDEA) Strömsborg, SE-103 34 Stockholm, Sweden Tel: +46 8 698 37 00 In the economic sphere, commercial activities expanded and diversified as modern industries continued to grow, while traditional industry continued to decline. In addition, a series of satellite cities emerged on the urban rim and encroached on the municipality of Tunis proper. Southwest of the Medina, on the crest of the hills across the Isthmus of Tunis, is the Montfleury district then on down to the foothills of Séjoumi, the poor neighborhood of Mellassine. They support a range of residential and commercial buildings. Both Tunis and Carthage were destroyed; Tunis, however, was rebuilt first[14] under the rule of Augustus and became an important town under Roman control and the center of a booming agricultural industry. The Olympic stadium and village area was built to accommodate the Mediterranean Games in 1967. The Association of Arab Orchestra of the City of Tunis began its activities at the end of April 1982, as a workshop linked to the cultural center of the city. Au cours de la même décennie les autorités tunisiennes The city holds several festivals each year, of which the largest is the International Festival of Carthage which takes place in July and August. Elle est gérée par l'ambassade du Royaume-Uni à Tunis. The 2005 World Championship final for men in team handball was played in Tunis. Tunis is a center of Tunisian culture. The Ottoman Empire took nominal control of Tunis in 1534 when Hayreddin Barbarossa captured it from the Hafsid Sultan Mulai Hassan, who fled to the court of Charles V, Holy Roman Emperor and King of Spain. Successive Husainid rulers made great progress in developing the city and its buildings. [14] In the system of Roman roads for the Roman province of Africa, Tunis had the title of mutatio ("way station, resting place"). East of the medina through the Sea Gate (also known as the Bab el Bhar and the Porte de France) begins the modern city, or Ville Nouvelle, traversed by the grand Avenue Habib Bourguiba (often referred to by media and travel guides as "the Tunisian Champs-Élysées"), where the colonial-era buildings provide a clear contrast to smaller, older structures. Modern Tunisians are the descendants of indigenous Berbers and of people from numerous civilizations that have invaded, migrated to, and been assimilated into the population over the millennia. The city retains some of these gates including Bab El Khadra, Bab El Bhar and Bab Jedid but some of the earlier ones have long disappeared. Heading east is the Tunis-Carthage International Airport and the neighborhoods of Borgel, giving his name to the existing Jewish and Christian cemeteries in the capital, and the neighbourhood of Montplaisir. [52] Tunis attracts foreign investors (33% of companies, 26% of investments and 27% of employment), excluding several areas due to economic imbalances. Primary industry such as agriculture, however, is active in specialized agricultural areas on the suburbs, particularly in the wine and olive oil industries. [70] This group contributed to the rise to stardom of numerous Tunisian singers, including Oulaya. In the years following independence, the population of the metropolitan area continued to grow: by 21.1% from 1956 to 1966 and by 28.5% from 1966 to 1975 (55.6% between 1956 and 1975). Countries are listed in alphabetical order. Overview Migration Activities Movement, Emergency and Post-crisis Migration Management Facilitating Migration Regulating Migration Migration and Development On 14 January 2011, following protests over high unemployment, corruption and widespread poverty, President Ben Ali dismissed the government and fled the country. Known as Tunis Sports City, it will expand around the lake of Tunis, on the road to La Marsa. In his travel account, when Ibn Battuta and his group arrived in Tunis, the population of the city came out to meet him and the other the members of his party. It is now the subject of a redevelopment project including the construction of twin towers. However, urban growth, which is estimated to be increasing by 500 hectares per year, is gradually changing the landscape with urban sprawl. It assigns a code to the new Manouba governorate. The Greater Tunis area has an area of 300,000 hectares, 30,000 of which is urbanized, the rest being shared between bodies of water (20,000 hectares of lakes or lagoons) and agricultural or natural land (250,000 hectares). [72] The Al Hamra theater was the second theater to be opened in Tunis, situated on El Jazira Road. World Population Prospects: 2019 Revision. Tunisia Crime Rate & Statistics - Historical Data; Year Per 100K Population Annual % Change; 2012: 3.00: 11.11%: 2010: 2.70: 12.50%: 2009: 2.40-11.11%: 2008: 2.70: 0.00%: 2007: 2.70: 12.50%: 2006: 2.40-7.69%: 2005: 2.60: 36.84%: 2004: 1.90: 36.84% Tunisia looks like many nations around the world with a young population, growing economy, ... (2004) find evidence that CO2 emissions and national income are negatively related at … Both gunmen were killed by Tunisian police. * estimate for July 1, 2016 ** Internet User = individual who can access the Internet at home, via any device type and connection.More details. The souks are a network of covered streets lined with shops and traders and artisans ordered by specialty. The Grand Prix of Tunis has re-emerged since 2000. If we add the mosques and oratories (about 200), the madrasahs (El Bachia, Slimania, El Achouria, Bir El Ahjar, Ennakhla, etc..), The zaouias (Mahrez Sidi Sidi Ali Azouz, Sidi Abdel Kader, etc.) However, it is common for temperatures to soar even as early as April with record temperatures reaching 40 °C (104 °F). The northern end supports the football club of Esperance Sportive de Tunis while at the other end is the rival Club Africain. The city spilled outside the area of the earlier town and the banks of the lake, and the new districts were modernised with running water (1860), lighting gas (1872), roads, waste collection (1873), and communication with adjacent suburbs and the city centre. Patriarchate of Alexandria and All Africa, Learn how and when to remove this template message, Graduate School of Communications of Tunis, Higher Institute of Technological Studies in Communications of Tunis, List of twin towns and sister cities in Tunisia, European enclaves in North Africa before 1830, "Tunisia: Governorates, Major Cities, Communes & Urban Agglomerations", "The Neo-Punic Inscriptions and Coin Legends", "Carthage – 1960, Page 11 by B. H. Warmington. Other arts are also represented in the capital. Statistiques de la Tunisie. Keep in Touch. A total of 285 unrelated subjects, 190 of whom had beta-thal major, 72 with Hb S/beta-thal, one with Hb C/beta-thal, one with Hb O- … The Théâtre municipal de Tunis, opened on 20 November 1902, showcases opera, ballet, symphonic concerts, drama, etc. Electricity generation from wind power strongly increased In the middle there is a square where the former slave market stood until the middle of the 19th century. We do not currently publish estimates of population by ethnicity. [59] Clothing merchants, perfumers, fruit sellers, booksellers and wool merchants have goods at the souks, while fishmongers, blacksmiths and potters tend to be relegated to the periphery of the markets.[59]. The current population of India in 2021 is 1,393,409,038, a 0.97% increase from 2020.; The population of India in 2020 was 1,380,004,385, a 0.99% increase from 2019.; The population of India in 2019 was 1,366,417,754, a 1.02% increase from 2018. Continuing to the north are the most exclusive neighborhoods of Mutuelleville which house the French Lycée Pierre-Mendès-France, the Sheraton Hotel and some embassies. [72] The National School of Circus Arts was founded following a meeting between the Director of the National Theater and the Director General of the National Center for Arts of Châlons-en-Champagne (France) in 1998. A total of 285 unrelated subjects, 190 of whom had beta-thal major, 72 with Hb S/beta-thal, one with Hb C/beta-thal, one with Hb O- … If you live in a developed country, you probably started school at a very young age, where you learned to read and write.Unfortunately, not all nations have this luxury. Bab Menara (initially known as Bab El Artha) opened onto the medina and on the suburb of El Haoua. The first true sports facilities were managed under the French protectorate, as illustrated by the development of the Ksar Said racecourse and construction of the Stade Chedli Zouiten in the neighborhood of Belvedere, which had long been the main stadium in the capital before being supplanted by the Olympic stadium, Stade El Menzah, where EST and CA play their football today. See also the number of migrants for this country. Football made its appearance in the capital on 15 September 1904, followed by the formal creation of the country's first league, the Racing Club Tunis, on 11 May 1905. In 1955 he placed his student Mohamed Saâda in charge of the ensemble, which at that time included the best artists, and later merged with the ensemble of Radio Tunis. Arabs constitute 98% of the total population, Europeans constitute 1% and Jews and others account for 1%. Tunisie : Abir Moussi aurait séquestré des députés (M. Korchid) Evolution de la population tunisienne (1921-2004) Avr 27, 2014 Souk El Berka leads to Souk El Leffa, a souk that sells many carpets, blankets and other weavings, and extends with the Souk Es Sarragine, built in the early 18th century and specializing in leather. In total the governorate of Tunis registered 24,095 licences for various clubs in the municipal area in 2007. Also, as part of the major infrastructure project, the city's traffic lights were increased from 5,000 to 7,500. The spatial distribution of population density in 2004 based on country total adjusted to match the corresponding UNPD estimate, Tunisia It was briefly the national capital, from the end of the reign of Ibrahim II in 902, until 909[17] when control over Ifriqiya was lost to the newly founded Fatimid Caliphate. Tunisia was the only Arab country to come under direct German occupation during World War II.According to Robert Satloff, “From November 1942 to May 1943, the Germans and their local collaborators implemented a forced-labor regime, confiscations of property, hostage-taking, mass extortion, deportations, and executions. Recensement Général de la Population et de l'Habitat de 2004: Caractéristiques démographiques de la population, et caractéristiques des noyaux familiaux et de la population infirme. [76]. 2004, 2014 census. The greater metropolitan area of Tunis, often referred to as "Grand Tunis", has about 2,700,000 inhabitants. La population du district représente 24 % de la population totale, et vit sur un territoire ne dépassant pas 2 % de la superficie du pays [24]. Selon le modèle des nations unies la population de la Tunisie atteindrait en 2029 : - 11,803 millions d’habitants pour l’hypothèse basse, - 12,504 millions d’habitants pour l’hypothèse moyenne