Language

The overwhelming majority speak Arabic and French. English is taught in all schools and is increasingly spoken especially by younger people. Some German and Italian are also spoken.

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Money

The unit of currency is the Tunisian dinar (TND), divided into 1000 millimes. American Express, Visa and Thomas Cook travellers cheques are widely accepted, and it is best to carry them in US Dollars to avoid high exchange charges. ATMs are found in most towns and at all the tourist resorts; almost all will accept Visa cards and many will also accept Maestro (Switch) cards. Visa and MasterCard are accepted for payment in souvenir shops, upmarket hotels and restaurants, although Visa encounters fewer problems.

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Communications

The international dialling code for Tunisia is +216. The outgoing international code is 00, followed by the relevant country code (for example 0027 for South Africa). City/area codes are in use, e.g. (0)1 for Tunis. For mobile phones, dial (0)9. The country is covered by two GSM 900 mobile networks. There is widespreadinternet coverage and internet cafes in the main cities and towns.

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Tipping

Tipping is not a requirement but appreciated for good food and service in local establishments. Waiters in resort and hotel restaurants expect a tip of around 10 per cent.

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Safety

Tourist areas in Tunisia are regarded as being at risk of being targeted by international terrorism, but there have been no incidents since a car bomb attack on the offshore island of Djerbain 2002.

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Health

No vaccinations are required for entry to Tunisia and no serious health risks exist. Travellers' diarrhoea and other parasitic infections may be contracted, but is unlikely in the modern seaside resorts. Visitors travelling outside these resorts should ensure they drink only boiled, purified water and eat well-cooked food.All medical costs must be paid for immediately after treatment in Tunisia, and costs can be quite high. Health insurance is a necessity.

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Electricity

230 volts, 50Hz. European-style, round, two-pin plugs are used.

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