Words fail to tell a tale too exotic to be told. Each night’s a deeper night in a world ages old. Tunisia was immortalized in the words of this song composed by Dizzy Gallespie in 1942. Spend a few days here and you'll agree: let your imagination run wild at the famous Roman ruins of Carthage and El-Jem, soak in the ancient hot springs at Hamman Mellegue, explore its lush-to-lunar landscapes and bask on its beautiful beaches.

A country with an enthralling history, Tunisia offers a wealth of intriguing attractions. The capital city Tunis is home to an impressive collection of worthy sights, while Dougga, Bulla Regia and Sbeitla are the places to delve into the country’s ancient history.

Situated on two faces of the Mediterranean coast of North Africa, Tunisia boasts 1300 kilometres of coastline. Bordered by Algeria to the west and Libya to the southeast, it is the northernmost African country and the smallest of the nations situated along the Atlas Mountains. Its strategic location and fertile soil played a prominent role in ancient times, first with the legendary Phoenician city of Carthage, and later, as the Africa Province, which became known as the breadbasket of the Roman Empire.

Though relatively small, Tunisia is nation that is overflowing with places of interest and significance with everything from sandy Mediterranean beaches to historic remains and breathtaking Saharan landscapes. The country has a well-established tourist infrastructure that includes superb holiday resorts with hotels, shops, restaurants and entertainment venues geared towards pleasing its visitors.