This page contains links to sites in Tunisia and Tunisia related sites. For Middle East, North Africa, Arab and regional information visit Arab Countries Tunisia , Fr. Tunis is the capital. The irregular coastline has several fine harbors.
Agriculture is the mainstay of the economy, but mining and tourism are important.
Wheat, barley, grapes, olives, sugar beets, citrus fruits, and dates are the leading crops, and phosphates and petroleum are the principal minerals. Manufactured goods include steel, textiles, and processed food. Remittances from Tunisians working abroad, particularly in France, are an important source of foreign currency. The population is largely Berber and Arab, and Islam is the dominant religion. Arabic the official language, although French is widely spoken.