Tunisia is a city located in northern Africa and it's nature is characterized by the Sahara Desert which occupies 40% of it's territory. It is for this reason that Tunisia's landscape is dry and deserted.

40% of Tunisia's territory is covered by the Sahara desert, something which gives an idea of the natural spaces of this country. In the south, we find vegetation such as pine forests and meadows with grazing cattle, as well as orchards and vineyards on the eastern coast. 19% of the land is cultivable in Tunisia.

When it comes to the country's mountains, one stands out above the rest. Jebel Chamba, at 1560 metres high, is the tallest in the country. On this mountain there is a great deal of vegetation, in particular pine forests.

On the other hand, we should not forget the beauty of this country's coastline. Tunisia has more than 1000 kilometres of Mediterranean coastline, with little idyllic islands which link the country with Italy, 130 kilometres away across the Med.

With regards the country's fauna, elephants and lions sadly have been wiped out in the area, as have been gazelles and deer. In this country we find wild boar, mongoose, wild goats, ostriches, and antelopes, all of which coexist in the National Park of Bou Hedma.

In the desert areas we find several species of snakes and scorpions. And in areas such as the Ichkeul National Park, a protected area close to Tunez capital, there are numerous species of aquatic birds and migratory birds.

The most important river in Tunisia is the Medjerda, and there are several big lakes such as Djerid and Bizerta.

When it comes to natural beauty it is also worth mentioning the Archipelago of Kerkennas, opposite the coastline of Sfax, the second largest city in Tunisia.