Djerba ,Tunisia » travel guide

Official language
Arabic & French

Capital
Tunis

Head of state
Zine el-Abidine Ben Ali (president)
Mohamed Ghannouchi (primeminister)

Form of government
republic

Size
164.000 km²

Population
9.865.000

Density of population
61 inhabitants per km²

Religion
Moslems 98%

Entry requirements
please check the entry/visa requirements for your destination at the appropriate consulate or embassy in your country and do this as well in advance of your travel date.

Location
Tunesia is the most northern state of africas continent. It is surrounded by Lybia in the east and Algeria in the west. Djerba is a mediterranean island in the south of Tunesia in the Golf of Gebes.

Language
The official language is Arabic and French. Most of the staff working in the hotels or restaurants can speak English and German.

Time difference
MEZ +0 hrs/ MESZ +1 hr

Electricity
220 Volt. An adapter might sometimes be necessary.

Telephone
The dialling code for Tunesia is + 216.

Internet
internet is available in the Hotels.

Climate/clothing
Mild Mediterranean climate mixed with desert climat throughout the year. During spring and autumn and at night pullover and jacket are recommended.
It is rarely raining

Health regulations
No immunization required. Medical facilities are not quiet the same as in europe. Make sure you have a health insurance which is internationally valid.

Transfer
approx. 20 min. from the airport to the Hotel/centre.

Rental car and transport
A rental car is available at the airport but taxis are cheap. Shuttle busses around the island.

Currency/mode of payment
Local currency is Tunesian Dina (tD)
Current rate of exchange:
1 US Dollar = 1.354 tD
1 Euro = 1.695 tD