Tunisia: Code Word For Exotic Trivia Quiz

Answer: Lake Ichkeul

A must see for anyone visiting Tunisia, Lake Ichkeul and its surrounding wetlands are the place to go for any birdwatcher. Hundreds of different species of birds make this area an important stop-over during their migrations. You can see hundreds of thousands of storks, wigeons, eagles, herons and flamingos during the winter months. Sadly, many of the animals, both avian and terrestrial, that make this area their home are now endangered.

The largest threat has been the damming of many of the rivers that supply fresh water to the area, which has increased the salinity of the water that is still in the area.

Answer: Tunis

The Bardo is a lovely museum, found in the suburbs of the capital city of Tunis. Its beautiful architecture reflects its origin as a 13th century Hafsid palace. It has a wonderful collection of cultural artifacts from many of the Mediterranean cultures of the past. It has a large collection of Roman mosaics, Greek busts, and ancient jewelry from many different cultures.

Answer: Desert

Tunisia may be a small country but it has many different climate areas. The southern part of the country merges into the Sahara desert and is extremely hot and dry. No swamps, bogs or jungles here. There are some salt lakes you can visit, most of which lie below sea level. The northern part of the country is mountainous with temperate weather patterns including mild rainy winters.

Answer: The Mediterranean Sea

Sousse is located on the Mediterranean Sea and is one of the most popular tourist destinations in the country. It has beautiful beaches that are usable all year around due to the wonderful climate. Not far from the beaches are fruit orchards which spread their fragrance all around the city.

There are also many places of historical interest including a rabat castle, beautiful mosaic-encrusted Roman villas and ancient Carthaginian catacombs.

Answer: False

This is false. Tunisia regained it independence in 1956 after almost a century of French control. Most of its inhabitants speak both Arabic and French. After regaining its independence it was ruled by Habib Bourguiba for over 30 years. Since he was ousted from power, the country has pulled itself from the brink of collapse and strengthened it economy.

It has grasped the importance of tourism and how vital it can be to the economical well-being of the country. It has encouraged to the country to take pride in its many ancient ruins and helped support a growing sense of its own power in controlling its future.

Answer: Hebrew

Children in Tunisia learn to speak Tunisian Arabic before they reach school age. Once they enter school, they are taught Standard Arabic. When they reach the age of eight, they are taught French and by twelve they have been introduced to English. Most Tunisians are trilingual which makes it easier for tourists who visit the country. Both males and females attend school and Tunisia boast a literacy rate of almost 80%, which is one of the highest in Africa. Tunisia made great strides in education, health, and employment during the turn of the 21st century.

Answer: Football (soccer)

Soccer (football) is the most popular sport in Tunisia. Several beautiful stadiums have been built for the sport. The Eagles of Carthage is the national team for Tunisia and have participated in many World Cup Championships. Handball, boxing, and swimming are also very popular and the country has produced Olympic athletes in the latter two sports, with many more to come.

Answer: Kairouan

With its floors covered with hand made carpets, The Mosque of Uqba is one of the oldest and most important places of worship in the Islamic religion. The mosque has beautiful marble columns and walls, and is decorated with beautiful Islamic art. With multiple schools and mosques, and founded around 670 A.D., the city of Kairouan has long been one of the most important centers of learning and religion for the Islamic culture in North Africa.

It is a wonderful destination in which to immerse yourself in Tunisian culture.

Answer: Most of the population lives in cave dwellings

The southern Tunisian city Matmata is famous for its cave dwellings. These ancient residences are painted white on the outside. There are even cave motels at which you can stay. Located in the hot, dry, desert area of the country, this unusual town was used in a number of the "Star Wars" movies because of its unique appearance. No visit to Tunisia is complete without a stopover in this uncommon town.

Answer: True

In one of its many attempts to move forward into the 21st century, Tunisia has started building "Tunis Sports City" which will include facilities for biking, swimming, track, tennis, and golf. Tunisia has also opened its doors to outside businesses such as Hewlett Packard and Airbus.

The industrial sector is also involved in the manufacturing of products from car parts to footwear. Its geographic location is ideal for shipping and trade as well as for the increasing tourism business.