People of Tunisia Last updated on
Monday 26th April 2010
Over the centuries many peoples, including Romans, Vandals, and Arabs have occupied Tunisia.
Tunisians are mostly of Berber lineage, and regard themselves as Arabs.
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Overview
History
Carthaginians & Romans
The Vandals & Islam
Turkish rule & piracy
French colonisation
French withdrawal & national autonomy
Political change
Geography...
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