Tunis City FocusAn historical crossroads and dynamic example of the new Arab world, Tunis is many different things all at once. As for the city itself, Tunis has firmly established its place at the centre of the country’s economy. Around one-third of Tunisia’s total GDP is produced in the city of Tunis. A centre of global tradeThe service sector is the heart and soul of the Tunis economy, but primary and secondary industries still have a place in the city as well. Several specialised industrial zones have been established in the suburbs surrounding Tunis, and textiles, mechanical goods and chemical products remain important exports for the city.

Source: The North Africa Journal June 06, 2018 09:22 UTC