South East Tunisia
South East Tunisia is the region in
.Geography
The region has an arid climate with 99% of its area desert. It measures 62,767 kilometers square. The area makes more than a quarter of the total Tunisian territory with a population of 1,958,694[1] Million makes it the Second Populated region After the North East Tunisia.
Economy
The economy of the south east is mainly based on commerce with neighboring country
marginalized
in comparison to the north and the coast.
Culture
The south east of Tunisia has maintained an image of moderate conservatism unlike many other regions (North and coast) which have embraced a European-like lifestyle. Inhabitants of the south east have their unique accent, social norms and a distinctive folklore.
References
- ^ (in French) Census 2014 (National Institute of Statistics) Archived 2014-10-29 at the Wayback Machine