Language of Tunisia

Language of Tunisia Last updated on Monday 26th April 2010

Arabic is the main language, but French is the dominant language in the media, commercial enterprise, and government departments.

Berber-speaking people form less than 1% of the population. In the tourist resorts shop keepers and hotel staff usually speak three or four European languages.

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