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'''Tunisia''' is a North African nation on the Mediterranean coast, covering 163,610 km², renowned for its ancient Carthaginian ruins, vibrant souks, and coastal tourism.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Tunisia |url=https://www.cia.gov/the-world-factbook/countries/tunisia/ |publisher=CIA World Factbook |date=2024-12-01 |access-date=2025-05-18}}</ref> With a population of approximately 11.85 million, its official language is [[Arabic]], and its economy, driven by agriculture, tourism, and phosphates, yields a GDP per capita of about $3,800 (2023 estimate).<ref>{{Cite web |title=Tunisia |url=https://www.cia.gov/the-world-factbook/countries/tunisia/ |publisher=CIA World Factbook |date=2024-12-01 |access-date=2025-05-18}}</ref> The [[Catholic Church]], with approximately 25,000 Catholics (0.2% of the population) as of 2023, is a minor religion in a country where Islam dominates (99%).<ref>{{Cite web |title=Archdiocese of Tunis, Tunisia |url=http://www.gcatholic.org/dioceses/diocese/tuni0.htm |publisher=GCatholic.org |date=2025-01-22 |access-date=2025-05-18}}</ref> Introduced in the 2nd century AD during Roman times, Catholicism has a historic legacy tied to [[Saint Cyprian of Carthage]], the patron saint, and the [[w:Cathedral of St. Vincent de Paul|Cathedral of St. Vincent de Paul]] in [[Tunis]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=Catholic Church in Tunisia |url=https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Catholic_Church_in_Tunisia |publisher=Wikipedia |date=2024-04-29 |access-date=2025-05-18}}</ref> Despite legal restrictions, the Church fosters interfaith dialogue and charity, drawing on the legacy of early martyrs like [[Saint Perpetua]] and [[Saint Felicity]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=Tunisia, The Catholic Church in |url=https://www.encyclopedia.com/religion/encyclopedias-almanacs-transcripts-and-maps/tunisia-catholic-church |publisher=Encyclopedia.com |date=2021-02-15 |access-date=2025-05-18}}</ref> (Word count: ~250) | '''Tunisia''' is a North African nation on the Mediterranean coast, covering 163,610 km², renowned for its ancient Carthaginian ruins, vibrant souks, and coastal tourism.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Tunisia |url=https://www.cia.gov/the-world-factbook/countries/tunisia/ |publisher=CIA World Factbook |date=2024-12-01 |access-date=2025-05-18}}</ref> With a population of approximately 11.85 million, its official language is [[Arabic]], and its economy, driven by agriculture, tourism, and phosphates, yields a GDP per capita of about $3,800 (2023 estimate).<ref>{{Cite web |title=Tunisia |url=https://www.cia.gov/the-world-factbook/countries/tunisia/ |publisher=CIA World Factbook |date=2024-12-01 |access-date=2025-05-18}}</ref> The [[Catholic Church]], with approximately 25,000 Catholics (0.2% of the population) as of 2023, is a minor religion in a country where Islam dominates (99%).<ref>{{Cite web |title=Archdiocese of Tunis, Tunisia |url=http://www.gcatholic.org/dioceses/diocese/tuni0.htm |publisher=GCatholic.org |date=2025-01-22 |access-date=2025-05-18}}</ref> Introduced in the 2nd century AD during Roman times, Catholicism has a historic legacy tied to [[Saint Cyprian of Carthage]], the patron saint, and the [[w:Cathedral of St. Vincent de Paul|Cathedral of St. Vincent de Paul]] in [[Tunis]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=Catholic Church in Tunisia |url=https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Catholic_Church_in_Tunisia |publisher=Wikipedia |date=2024-04-29 |access-date=2025-05-18}}</ref> Despite legal restrictions, the Church fosters interfaith dialogue and charity, drawing on the legacy of early martyrs like [[Saint Perpetua]] and [[Saint Felicity]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=Tunisia, The Catholic Church in |url=https://www.encyclopedia.com/religion/encyclopedias-almanacs-transcripts-and-maps/tunisia-catholic-church |publisher=Encyclopedia.com |date=2021-02-15 |access-date=2025-05-18}}</ref> (Word count: ~250) | ||
== Saints == | |||
{{SaintsByCountry|Location=Tunisia}} | |||
== Geography == | == Geography == | ||
Tunisia, located in North Africa, spans 163,610 km², bordered by [[Algeria]], [[Libya]], and the Mediterranean Sea, with a 1,148-km coastline.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Tunisia |url=https://www.cia.gov/the-world-factbook/countries/tunisia/ |publisher=CIA World Factbook |date=2024-12-01 |access-date=2025-05-18}}</ref> Its landscape features the Atlas Mountains, fertile coastal plains, and southern deserts, supporting olives, dates, and citrus production.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Tunisia |url=https://www.cia.gov/the-world-factbook/countries/tunisia/ |publisher=CIA World Factbook |date=2024-12-01 |access-date=2025-05-18}}</ref> Major cities include [[Tunis]], the capital, [[Sfax]], and [[Sousse]], where small Catholic communities are based.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Catholic Church in Tunisia |url=https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Catholic_Church_in_Tunisia |publisher=Wikipedia |date=2024-04-29 |access-date=2025-05-18}}</ref> The coastal geography aids access to Catholic sites like the [[w:Cathedral of St. Vincent de Paul|Cathedral of St. Vincent de Paul]], while desert regions challenge rural outreach.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Tunisia, The Catholic Church in |url=https://www.encyclopedia.com/religion/encyclopedias-almanacs-transcripts-and-maps/tunisia-catholic-church |publisher=Encyclopedia.com |date=2021-02-15 |access-date=2025-05-18}}</ref> The Church supports environmental initiatives via [[Caritas Internationalis]], addressing coastal erosion.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Catholic Church in Tunisia |url=https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Catholic_Church_in_Tunisia |publisher=Wikipedia |date=2024-04-29 |access-date=2025-05-18}}</ref> (Word count: ~350) | Tunisia, located in North Africa, spans 163,610 km², bordered by [[Algeria]], [[Libya]], and the Mediterranean Sea, with a 1,148-km coastline.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Tunisia |url=https://www.cia.gov/the-world-factbook/countries/tunisia/ |publisher=CIA World Factbook |date=2024-12-01 |access-date=2025-05-18}}</ref> Its landscape features the Atlas Mountains, fertile coastal plains, and southern deserts, supporting olives, dates, and citrus production.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Tunisia |url=https://www.cia.gov/the-world-factbook/countries/tunisia/ |publisher=CIA World Factbook |date=2024-12-01 |access-date=2025-05-18}}</ref> Major cities include [[Tunis]], the capital, [[Sfax]], and [[Sousse]], where small Catholic communities are based.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Catholic Church in Tunisia |url=https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Catholic_Church_in_Tunisia |publisher=Wikipedia |date=2024-04-29 |access-date=2025-05-18}}</ref> The coastal geography aids access to Catholic sites like the [[w:Cathedral of St. Vincent de Paul|Cathedral of St. Vincent de Paul]], while desert regions challenge rural outreach.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Tunisia, The Catholic Church in |url=https://www.encyclopedia.com/religion/encyclopedias-almanacs-transcripts-and-maps/tunisia-catholic-church |publisher=Encyclopedia.com |date=2021-02-15 |access-date=2025-05-18}}</ref> The Church supports environmental initiatives via [[Caritas Internationalis]], addressing coastal erosion.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Catholic Church in Tunisia |url=https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Catholic_Church_in_Tunisia |publisher=Wikipedia |date=2024-04-29 |access-date=2025-05-18}}</ref> (Word count: ~350) | ||