The land now known as Tunisia has a rich and distinguished history. It has been ruled over by Berbers, Phoenicians, Romans and Arab dynasties. Modern Tunisia, and the country’s name itself, came into being when the region was a French protectorate in the late nineteenth century. Tunisia gained full independence in 1956. Two presidents, Habib Bourgiba and Zine El Abidine Ben Ali, dominated much...
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Chapter | Country Profile from The Report: Tunisia 2016
Tunisia has been going through a watershed period in its modern history, with the revolution of 2011 bringing much-needed change and reform. While the country has avoided much of the instability of the wider region, it has nonetheless undergone a spell of turbulence, testing the country’s newly found democratic bonds.
Articles & Analysis | Home away from home from The Report: Tunisia 2016
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Articles & Analysis | Useful information for new arrivals from The Report: Tunisia 2016
ETIQUETTE: Tunisian customs are similar to those in Europe and in the US. The Western-style handshake is standard practice in business environments. However, it may happen that a woman does not offer a handshake, in which case a man should not extend his hand. Similarly, while close friends and...
Articles & Analysis | New free trade areas to boost Djibouti's economic growth from The Report: Djibouti 2016
As part of its strategy to become a major centre of commerce in the region, Djibouti is complementing the development of new transport infrastructure with the establishment of new trade areas.