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12 September 2026
Tunisia is often introduced through its Mediterranean beaches and ancient ruins, but its character becomes more intriguing farther south, where the landscape begins to change dramatically.
Near the edge of the Sahara lies Douz, long associated with desert life and sometimes called the “Gateway to the Sahara.” The town has traditionally been connected with nomadic communities, camel caravans and the movement of people across the desert.
The landscape is stark, but desert life has never been empty. It has required knowledge—of water, direction, weather and the habits of the land.
That relationship between people and an unforgiving environment is one of the most interesting parts of Tunisia’s story.
Yet Tunisia is not only desert. Its northern regions look towards the Mediterranean, while its history carries influences from the Phoenicians, Romans, Arabs, Ottomans and others.
Perhaps that is what makes Tunisia fascinating.
It is a country where the blue of the Mediterranean and the vastness of the Sahara belong to the same national landscape.
Sometimes a country does not need to be loud to be memorable.
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Rajat Chandra Sarmah
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