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Djerba (/ ˈ dʒ ɜːr b ə, ˈ dʒ ɛər b ə /; Arabic: جربة, romanized: Jirba, IPA: ⓘ; Italian: Meninge, Girba), also transliterated as Jerba [2] or Jarbah, [3] is a Tunisian island and the largest island of North Africa at 514 square kilometers (198 sq mi), in the Gulf of Gabès, [2] off the coast of Tunisia.
Djerba: Testimony to a settlement pattern in an island territory Medenine: 2023 1640; v (cultural) The island of Djerba has a semi-dry climate and water is scarce. This resulted in a specific settlement pattern that developed around the 9th century, with a series of low-density neighborhoods connected with roads. An old well is pictured. [14]
Map of Tunis and La Goulette in Tunisia, 1535 Description Map of Tunis and La Goulette in Tunisia, 1535.jpg Shows Holy Roman Emperor Charles V capturing Tunis and its port city of La Goulette (also known as Goletta and Halq al-Wadi), in 1535.
Tunisia, [a] officially the Republic of Tunisia, [b] [19] is the northernmost country in Africa. It is a part of the Maghreb region of North Africa , bordered by Algeria to the west and southwest, Libya to the southeast, and the Mediterranean Sea to the north and east.
Fishing, especially for octopus, is a key industry of Kerkennah, whence it is exported to mainland Tunisia and nearby countries. Tourism is limited in Kerkennah and it lacks grandiose sandy beaches. Many mainland Tunisians spend their holidays in Kerkennah, and many more affluent Tunisians often build private second homes on the island.
After 1591, local power in Tunisia was effectively seized by the Janissaries, who appointed a Dey to lead them. In In the late 17th century and early 18th century, Ottoman control became largely nominal and Tunisia was ruled in practice by the Beys, who were drawn from the Muradid dynasty until 1702 and from the Husaynid dynasty after 1705.
Pages in category "Islands of Tunisia" The following 10 pages are in this category, out of 10 total. This list may not reflect recent changes. C. Chergui; Chikly; D.
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