Posted October 15, 2019
October 15, 1963:
The last of the French forces left Tunisia after around 75 years of colonization (which included the World War II years, after France was occupied by Nazis, rule by the collaborator Vichy government and a short period of Tunisia being occupied by Nazis as well!). Actually, Tunisia became independent in 1956, not 1963, but it took seven years for French forces to slowly leave the nation as it developed its own independent forces.
Tunisians celebrate the anniversary as Evacuation Day!
In earlier posts, I've written about Tunisia's amazing Roman ruins, its connection with Star Wars films, and women's rights in the nation. Today I'd like to highlight a few of the natural beauties of the place where sand meets sky and rock meets water:
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