In the capital Tunis, 200 miles to the north east, elections in October ushered in a transitional government.

Located 140 km south of the capital Tunis, the city has 173,047 inhabitants (2004).

While initial steps have been taken toward building a more participatory democracy, a sense of marginalization is pervasive outside the capital Tunis.

She was born in Sidi Bou Saïd suburb of the capital Tunis in 1947.

Tunisia (TUN) hold the 1967 Mediterranean Games in capital Tunis.

The capital Tunis is located near the coast, roughly between the mouth of the Medjerda river to the north and Cap Bon (Watan el-Kibli).

Its name is derived from the capital Tunis located in the northeast.

The battle took place at Zama Regia, near Siliana 130 km south-west of the capital Tunis.

Tebourba is a town in Tunisia, located about 20 miles (30 km) from the capital Tunis.

The protests had reached the capital Tunis on 27 December with about 1,000 citizens expressing solidarity with residents of Sidi Bouzid and calling for jobs.