The Constitution guarantees the independence of the judiciary, freedom of expression and faith. Tunisia adheres to the international conventions on the rights of men, women, and children. The private sector plays a leading role in economic growth. A modern, diversified marketoriented economy was created based on an efficient agricultural sector, a growing manufacturing sector, and a thriving tourism industry. The principal Tunisian exports are crude oil, minerals, manufacturing industries, and agricultural products, including its internationally renowned olive oil.
Tourism is also a significant source of revenue and foreign exchange.
Tunisia's primary trading partners are France, Italy, Germany, Belgium, Luxembourg, and the Maghreb countries. From 1992 to 1995, exports increased at a rate of 7.3 percent, and over 226,000 jobs were created in the manufacturing, agricultural, and services sectors. A diversified economy This diversification has been a factor of growth. Throughout this period, export has been an important growth vector. More than 1.800 foreign firms have direct investments in or joint ventures with Tunisian companies.