- French invasion in 1881/protectorate
- Habib Bourguiba
a) the country's first president
b) a strict one-party state
c) dominated the country for 31 years
d) repressed Islamic fundamentalism and established rights for women
1987 Bourguiba was removed from office and replaced by Zine el Abidine Ben ali in a coup.
Tunisia - a moderate, non-aligned stance in its foreign relations.
Location: Between Alegria and Libya
Population: 10 million
Median age: 28.8 years
Sex ratio: more male than female
Ethnic groups: Arab 98 %
Religion: Muslim 98%
Languages: Arabic, French
Government type: Republic
Legal system: based on French civil law system and Islamic law
Natural resources: petroleum, phosphrates, iron ore, lead, zinc, salt
Climate: temperate in north/desert in south, mild, rainy winters, hot, dry summers
"Tunisia is a republic presidential system characterized by bicameral parliamentary system, including the Chamber of Representatives and the Chamber of Advisors . President Zine El Abidine Ben Ali has been in office since 1987, the year he acceded to the executive office Habib Bourguiba after a team of medical experts judged Bourguiba unfit to exercise the functions of the office. At the time, Tunisia was on the verge of upheaval as Ennahdha's (banned Islamic party) supporters were attempting to seize power. Since his accession to power, also known as the Change, president Zine El Abidine Ben Ali launched a series of reform meant to introduce political pluralism and boost the economy.
accede - yield to another's wish or opinion, take office
- Habib Bourguiba
a) the country's first president
b) a strict one-party state
c) dominated the country for 31 years
d) repressed Islamic fundamentalism and established rights for women
1987 Bourguiba was removed from office and replaced by Zine el Abidine Ben ali in a coup.
Tunisia - a moderate, non-aligned stance in its foreign relations.
Location: Between Alegria and Libya
Population: 10 million
Median age: 28.8 years
Sex ratio: more male than female
Ethnic groups: Arab 98 %
Religion: Muslim 98%
Languages: Arabic, French
Government type: Republic
Legal system: based on French civil law system and Islamic law
Natural resources: petroleum, phosphrates, iron ore, lead, zinc, salt
Climate: temperate in north/desert in south, mild, rainy winters, hot, dry summers
"Tunisia is a republic presidential system characterized by bicameral parliamentary system, including the Chamber of Representatives and the Chamber of Advisors . President Zine El Abidine Ben Ali has been in office since 1987, the year he acceded to the executive office Habib Bourguiba after a team of medical experts judged Bourguiba unfit to exercise the functions of the office. At the time, Tunisia was on the verge of upheaval as Ennahdha's (banned Islamic party) supporters were attempting to seize power. Since his accession to power, also known as the Change, president Zine El Abidine Ben Ali launched a series of reform meant to introduce political pluralism and boost the economy.
accede - yield to another's wish or opinion, take office
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