Tunisians are predominantly genetically descended from native Berber groups, with some Phoenician/Punic and other Western European as well as Middle eastern input. Tunisians are also descended, to a lesser extent, from other North African and other European peoples.

Is Tunisian white?

The racial issue is complex and requires a genuine social debate and even a meaningful cultural revolution. Tunisians see themselves as whites. The anti-black racism in Tunisia is pervasive because it is not a social phenomenon, but also a political and cultural issue.

Is Tunisia European or African?

Tunisia, officially the Republic of Tunisia, is the northernmost country in Africa.

Why is Tunisia so poor?

The civil unrest that has plagued Tunisia since 2011 is another one of the major causes of poverty in Tunisia. The political instability that is a result of the Ben Ali regime stems from dissatisfaction with poverty and unemployment that continues to plague many Tunisians.

What religion is Tunisia?

The constitution declares the countrys religion to be Islam.

Is there poverty in Tunisia?

In 2020, the Central-Western region of Tunisia had the highest poverty rate in the country, at nearly 31 percent. It was followed by the North-Western region with a poverty rate exceeding 28 percent. On the other hand, Grand Tunis had the lowest rate in the country at around five percent.

What religion do Berbers follow?

The Punic and Hellenic religions, Judaism, Christianity, and most recently Islam have all shaped Moroccan belief systems. In modern day Morocco, nearly all Berbers are Sunni Muslim. But their traditional practices and beliefs can still be found woven into the fabric of everyday life.