Tourism is a major factor in the Tunisian economy. It also has a tremendous impact on the Tunisian Arabs themselves as they are exposed to new ideas and fashions. Tunisia has endless white sand beaches as well as a wealth of historical sites including some of the best Roman ruins outside of Italy. [History]

Most tourists are Europeans whose main interest is finding a sunny Mediterranean beach. North American tourists are infrequent as there are no direct flights at this time. [Links]