Civilizations & archaeology

French protectorate of Tunisia

from 12 May 1881 to 20 March 1956

1881-1956 monarchy in Northern Africa. It was established on 12 May 1881 in what is now Tunisia and lasted until 20 March 1956 (about 75 years). It was part of French colonial empire and French North Africa. Its causes included French conquest of Tunisia. Its population today is about 2.6 million.

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