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Tunisia
Tunisia - Introduction
By CIA Factbook
Jan 17, 2005, 16:51



Introduction Tunisia
Background:
 Following independence from France in 1956, President Habib BOURGUIBA established a strict one-party state. He dominated the country for 31 years, repressing Islamic fundamentalism and establishing rights for women unmatched by any other Arab nation. In recent years, Tunisia has taken a moderate, non-aligned stance in its foreign relations. Domestically, it has sought to defuse rising pressure for a more open political society.


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