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Monastir, Tunisia
المـنسـتير
Monastir, Tunisia is located in Tunisia
Monastir, Tunisia
Location in Tunisia
Coordinates: 35°47′N 10°50′E / 35.783°N 10.833°E / 35.783; 10.833
Country Flag of Tunisia.svg Tunisia
Governorate Monastir Governorate
Population (2004)
 - Total 71, 546
Time zone CET (UTC1)

Monastir (Arabic: المـنسـتيرal-munastîr, from Latin monasterium), called [lmiˈstiːr] in Tunisian Arabic, (20 km south of Sousse; 162 km south of Tunis), is a city on the central shore of Tunisia, in the Sahel area. Traditionally a fishing port, Monastir is now a major tourist resort. Its population is 41,400. Located in north-eastern Tunisia, it is the capital of Monastir Governorate.

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[edit] History

The Ribat in Monastir.

Monastir was founded on the ruins of the PunicRoman city of Ruspina. The city features a well preserved Ribat that was used to scan the sea for hostile ships. Several ulema came to stay to the Ribat of this peaceful city for contemplation. The Ribat was also one of the filming locations for Monty Python's Life Of Brian.

[edit] Transportation

The city has Monastir (Habib Bourguiba) International Airport with flights from most Western European countries. It is run by Tepe Akfen Ventures Airport Holding (TAV).

[edit] Miscellaneous

Tunisian president Habib Bourguiba was born in Monastir, and his mausoleum is located in the city.

[edit] External links

Coordinates: 35°47′N 10°50′E / 35.783°N 10.833°E / 35.783; 10.833




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