Tunisia
March 1, 2000
Companies LawThe commercial law of Tunisia recognizes two types of companies; share companies and companies of persons (partnerships). Foreigners are permitted to hold shares in Tunisian companies wit
Tunisia is a Civil Law Republic, founded upon a constitution that embodies the principles of sovereignty of the people and separation of powers between the branches of government. The Republic is di
PrivatizationIn 1999, the government increased to 152 the number of major privatization projects planned for the coming years. The sale of these enterprises are expected to yield revenues of more than
On October 24, 1999, over 90 percent of Tunisia's eligible voters elected the incumbent president, Zine al-Abidine Ben Ali. This is the 62-year-old leader's third 5-year term. This also marks the init
February 28, 2000
8,500 out of 18,106 applicants from Tunisia will this season fulfill their Hajj commandment. Fifty-two percent of the 8,500 pilgrims are male and 48
February 17, 2000
The Tunisian economy achieved a 6.2% growth rate in 1999, compared to 5% in 1998, according to a recently released report by the Tunisian Central Bank
February 14, 2000
Investment Incentives and Trade Investment Incentives Tunisia has enacted several laws to encourage foreign investment in the industrial, agricultural and tourism sectors. Legislation promoting fo
Banking and Currency Foreign Currency Control Foreign exchange controls in Tunisia are regulated by the Foreign Trade and Foreign Exchange Code of 1976. The government has undertaken a review of
Legal Analysis Tunisia is a Civil Law Republic, founded upon a constitution that embodies the principles of sovereignty of the people and separation of powers between the branches of government. Th
Privatization In 1999, the government increased to 152 the number of major privatization projects planned for the coming years. The sale of these enterprises are expected to yield revenues of more t
Tunisia, the Maghreb's smallest country, has one of the region's healthiest economies. Since 1997, the country's GDP has expanded by about 5.6 percent annually, an outstanding rate compared to its ne
General Data Profile Population 10.02 million (1992) Religions Over 99% Moslem with a very small indigenous Jewish community Government Republic with an elected parliament Languages Arabic, Fr
February 8, 2000
After suffering a near-death experience, the Tunisian national football team has not only survived the first round, but has surpassed all expectations
February 1, 2000
Doctors from the La Marsa University Hospital are hopeful about the chances for the patient upon whom they performed the country's third liver transpl