U2: Tunisia

• What was the life expectancy in Tunisia in 1960?

  42 years
• What is the current life expectancy in Tunisia?

  75 years
• How many jobs does tourism provide in Tunisia?

  370,000 jobs
• What was the literacy rate in Tunisia in 1996?

  66%
• What is the current literacy rate in Tunisia?

  79%
• What social issue has increased in Tunisia since 2015?

  Number of terrorist attacks
• How many terrorist attacks aimed at tourists occurred in Tunisia in 2015?

  2 terrorist attacks
• What is the economic worth of tourism in Tunisia per year?

  $836 million
• What is a drawback of foreign companies like Thomas Cook in Tunisia?

  They keep large sums of profits
• What economic issue arises from over-reliance on tourism in Tunisia?

  Unstable economy, as it is affected by diseases (eg. Covid 19)
• What environmental issue affects Mediterranean beaches in Tunisia?

  Heavy pollution from untreated sewage
• Where is Tunisia located?

  North Africa
• Which countries border Tunisia?

  Algeria and Libya
• How has tourism contributed to reducing the development gap in Tunisia?

  Increased average income and job creation
• How much has the average income in Tunisia increased since 1970?

  4 times
• What change has occurred regarding women's education in Tunisia?

  School is now compulsory for women
• What are the benefits of tourism in Tunisia?

  • Increased life expectancy from 42 to 75
  • Creation of 370,000 jobs
  • Literacy rates improved from 66% to 79%
  • Increased average income
  • Compulsory education for women
• What are the drawbacks of tourism in Tunisia?

  • Increased terrorist attacks
  • Foreign companies retain profits
  • Economic instability due to over-reliance
  • Environmental pollution from sewage