North Africa's most Mediterranean country, Tunisia blends Carthaginian ruins, Saharan Desert, and French-influenced cafés with a warm, hospitable culture.
Capital: Tunis
Region: Africa
Language: Arabic
Currency: TND (DT)
Cost of living: Very affordable (index 28)
Emergency: 197
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Emergency Numbers
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General Emergency
197
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Police
197
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Fire Brigade
198
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Ambulance
190
How to call emergency services in Tunisia
Police: 197 (Police Nationale) — the most commonly used general emergency number. Ambulance/Medical: 190 (SAMU — Service d'Aide Médicale Urgente). Fire/Rescue: 198 (Protection Civile). Garde Nationale (gendarmerie — rural, border, and maritime areas): 193. The pan-European 112 is not reliably operational in Tunisia — always use the local numbers above. Tourist Police patrol major tourist areas. French is widely understood by emergency services in urban areas; rural areas may have slower response times — keep your nearest private clinic's number saved.
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