Tunisia is a tiny jewel tucked away at the tip of North Africa, giving the most intense flavor of the Mediterranean climate to the continent’s borders. Tunisia is Africa’s fourth-most visited country, with an average of 8 million visitors every year. Tunisia: Despite its modest size, Tunisia is filled with history and unique natural beauty. The Great Mosque of Kairouan, the capital of Tunis, and the antiquities of Carthage are major attractions.