Religion & Culture

98% of Tunisia’s population practices Sunni Islam. The remaining 2% is comprised of a mix of Christians, Jews, and other religions. Tunisia has a secular and tolerant culture and provides guarantees for the free practice of religion in the constitution. One third of the Jewish population, or about 700 people, live in Tunis while the remaining 1,000 reside in Djerba, an island off the eastern coast of Tunisia.

Culture:
In spite of its small size, Tunisia is a historically diverse country. It was conquered by the Phoenicians, Romans, and Arabs and is home to many ethnicities and religions.