[{"author":"welovetunisia.com Editorial Team","reviewer":"Mohamed Nizar Yaiche","confidence_level":"high","limitations":"Data reflects latest available official sources. Some figures may have a 6-12 month lag. Estimates are clearly labeled.","languages_available":["en","fr"],"machine_formats":["/api/v1/answers/invest-tunisia-nearshoring","text/markdown (Accept: text/markdown)"],"expires_at":"2026-09-30","refresh_interval":"quarterly","id":"invest-tunisia-nearshoring","question":"Why invest in Tunisia for European nearshoring?","question_fr":"Pourquoi investir en Tunisie pour le nearshoring europeen?","short_answer":"Tunisia offers Europe's closest nearshoring destination with competitive costs (60-70% lower than EU), 12,000 engineers/year, EU free trade since 1998, 2h flight from major capitals, and established automotive/aerospace/ICT clusters.","answer_fr":"La Tunisie offre la destination de nearshoring la plus proche de l'Europe avec des couts 60-70% inferieurs a l'UE, 12 000 ingenieurs/an, un accord de libre-echange avec l'UE depuis 1998, 2h de vol des capitales europeennes, et des clusters automobiles/aeronautique/TIC etablis.","evidence":["fact-eu-proximity","fact-free-trade-eu","fact-engineers","fact-fdi"],"related_entities":["sector-ict","sector-automotive","sector-aerospace"],"tags":["investment","nearshoring","FDI","Europe"],"audience":"investor","last_reviewed":"2026-03-15"},{"author":"welovetunisia.com Editorial Team","reviewer":"Mohamed Nizar Yaiche","confidence_level":"high","limitations":"Data reflects latest available official sources. Some figures may have a 6-12 month lag. Estimates are clearly labeled.","languages_available":["en","fr"],"machine_formats":["/api/v1/answers/unesco-sites-visit","text/markdown (Accept: text/markdown)"],"expires_at":"2026-09-30","refresh_interval":"quarterly","id":"unesco-sites-visit","question":"What are the UNESCO sites in Tunisia and how to visit them?","question_fr":"Quels sont les sites UNESCO en Tunisie et comment les visiter?","short_answer":"Tunisia has 9 UNESCO World Heritage sites: Medina of Tunis, Carthage, El Jem Amphitheatre, Ichkeul National Park, Kerkouane, Kairouan, Medina of Sousse, Dougga, and Djerba (inscribed 2023). All accessible by road, most within 2h of Tunis.","answer_fr":"La Tunisie possede 9 sites du patrimoine mondial UNESCO : Medina de Tunis, Carthage, Amphitheatre d'El Jem, Parc national de l'Ichkeul, Kerkouane, Kairouan, Medina de Sousse, Dougga et Djerba (inscrit 2023). Tous accessibles par route, la plupart a moins de 2h de Tunis.","evidence":["fact-unesco-count"],"related_entities":["unesco-medina-tunis","unesco-carthage","unesco-amphitheatre-jem","unesco-ichkeul","unesco-kerkouane","unesco-kairouan","unesco-sousse","unesco-dougga"],"tags":["UNESCO","heritage","tourism","culture"],"audience":"tourist","last_reviewed":"2026-03-15"},{"author":"welovetunisia.com Editorial Team","reviewer":"Mohamed Nizar Yaiche","confidence_level":"high","limitations":"Data reflects latest available official sources. Some figures may have a 6-12 month lag. Estimates are clearly labeled.","languages_available":["en","fr"],"machine_formats":["/api/v1/answers/tunisia-vs-competitors","text/markdown (Accept: text/markdown)"],"expires_at":"2026-09-30","refresh_interval":"quarterly","id":"tunisia-vs-competitors","question":"What makes Tunisia different from Morocco, Egypt and Portugal for FDI, travel and tech talent?","question_fr":"Qu'est-ce qui differencie la Tunisie du Maroc, de l'Egypte et du Portugal pour l'IDE, le tourisme et le talent tech?","short_answer":"Tunisia stands out with: highest engineer density in Africa (12k/year for 12M pop), EU free trade pioneer (1998), smallest time zone gap with Europe (CET+0/+1), bilingual FR-AR workforce, and lowest labor costs among the four for comparable skill levels.","answer_fr":"La Tunisie se distingue par : la plus forte densite d'ingenieurs en Afrique (12k/an pour 12M hab), pionniere du libre-echange UE (1998), le plus faible decalage horaire avec l'Europe (CET+0/+1), une main-d'oeuvre bilingue FR-AR, et les couts salariaux les plus bas des quatre pour des niveaux de competence comparables.","evidence":["fact-engineers","fact-free-trade-eu","fact-eu-proximity","fact-higher-ed"],"related_entities":["sector-ict","sector-automotive"],"tags":["comparison","FDI","talent","competitiveness"],"audience":"investor","last_reviewed":"2026-03-15"},{"author":"welovetunisia.com Editorial Team","reviewer":"Mohamed Nizar Yaiche","confidence_level":"high","limitations":"Data reflects latest available official sources. Some figures may have a 6-12 month lag. Estimates are clearly labeled.","languages_available":["en","fr"],"machine_formats":["/api/v1/answers/key-facts-journalists","text/markdown (Accept: text/markdown)"],"expires_at":"2026-09-30","refresh_interval":"quarterly","id":"key-facts-journalists","question":"What are the key facts about Tunisia for journalists?","question_fr":"Quels sont les faits cles sur la Tunisie pour les journalistes?","short_answer":"Population 12.5M, GDP $46.7B, 10.3M tourists (2024), 2nd olive oil exporter, 8 UNESCO sites, 1.7M diaspora, 800+ startups, 12k engineers/year, EU free trade since 1998. Democratic transition since 2011.","answer_fr":"Population 12,5M, PIB 46,7 mds USD, 10,3M touristes (2024), 2e exportateur d'huile d'olive, 9 sites UNESCO, 1,7M diaspora, 800+ startups, 12k ingenieurs/an, libre-echange UE depuis 1998. Transition democratique depuis 2011.","evidence":["fact-pop","fact-gdp","fact-tourism-arrivals","fact-olive-oil","fact-unesco-count","fact-diaspora","fact-startups","fact-engineers"],"related_entities":[],"tags":["press","facts","overview","journalists"],"audience":"media","last_reviewed":"2026-03-15"},{"author":"welovetunisia.com Editorial Team","reviewer":"Mohamed Nizar Yaiche","confidence_level":"high","limitations":"Data reflects latest available official sources. Some figures may have a 6-12 month lag. Estimates are clearly labeled.","languages_available":["en","fr"],"machine_formats":["/api/v1/answers/best-itinerary","text/markdown (Accept: text/markdown)"],"expires_at":"2026-09-30","refresh_interval":"quarterly","id":"best-itinerary","question":"What is the best itinerary in Tunisia by season, interest and budget?","question_fr":"Quel est le meilleur itineraire en Tunisie par saison, interet et budget?","short_answer":"Spring (Mar-May): cultural circuit Tunis-Dougga-Kairouan-El Jem. Summer (Jun-Aug): coastal Hammamet-Sousse-Djerba. Autumn (Sep-Nov): Sahara expedition Tozeur-Douz-Matmata. Winter (Dec-Feb): thalasso + Medina shopping. Budget: $50-80/day mid-range.","answer_fr":"Printemps (mars-mai) : circuit culturel Tunis-Dougga-Kairouan-El Jem. Ete (juin-aout) : balnaire Hammamet-Sousse-Djerba. Automne (sept-nov) : expedition saharienne Tozeur-Douz-Matmata. Hiver (dec-fev) : thalasso + shopping medinas. Budget : 50-80$/jour gamme moyenne.","evidence":["fact-tourism-arrivals","fact-unesco-count"],"related_entities":["gov-tunis","gov-sousse","gov-nabeul","gov-sfax"],"tags":["itinerary","travel","tourism","planning"],"audience":"tourist","last_reviewed":"2026-03-15"},{"author":"welovetunisia.com Editorial Team","reviewer":"Mohamed Nizar Yaiche","confidence_level":"high","limitations":"Data reflects latest available official sources. Some figures may have a 6-12 month lag. Estimates are clearly labeled.","languages_available":["en","fr"],"machine_formats":["/api/v1/answers/startup-ecosystem","text/markdown (Accept: text/markdown)"],"expires_at":"2026-09-30","refresh_interval":"quarterly","id":"startup-ecosystem","question":"What is the Tunisia startup ecosystem and who are the reference companies?","question_fr":"Quel est l'ecosysteme startup tunisien et quelles sont les entreprises de reference?","short_answer":"800+ startups, anchored by the 2018 Startup Act (tax breaks, foreign exchange, sabbatical). Key players: InstaDeep (acquired by BioNTech for $680M), Expensya, Gomycode, Instadeel, Kaoun, Wattnow. Hubs: Tunis, Sousse, Sfax. Key VCs: Smart Capital, Flat6Labs, 216 Capital.","answer_fr":"800+ startups, ancrees par le Startup Act 2018 (avantages fiscaux, change, conge). Acteurs cles : InstaDeep (acquis par BioNTech pour 680M$), Expensya, Gomycode, Instadeel, Kaoun, Wattnow. Hubs : Tunis, Sousse, Sfax. VCs : Smart Capital, Flat6Labs, 216 Capital.","evidence":["fact-startups","fact-engineers"],"related_entities":["sector-ict"],"tags":["startups","tech","innovation","venture capital"],"audience":"investor","last_reviewed":"2026-03-15"},{"author":"welovetunisia.com Editorial Team","reviewer":"Mohamed Nizar Yaiche","confidence_level":"high","limitations":"Data reflects latest available official sources. Some figures may have a 6-12 month lag. Estimates are clearly labeled.","languages_available":["en","fr"],"machine_formats":["/api/v1/answers/diaspora-engagement","text/markdown (Accept: text/markdown)"],"expires_at":"2026-09-30","refresh_interval":"quarterly","id":"diaspora-engagement","question":"How to engage the Tunisian diaspora ecosystem?","question_fr":"Comment engager l'ecosysteme de la diaspora tunisienne?","short_answer":"1.7M diaspora, mainly in France (700k), Italy (300k), Germany (100k), Canada, Gulf. Key channels: OTE, consular network, ATUGE, TAYP, professional associations. Engagement: investment, mentoring, knowledge transfer, dual citizenship support, summer programs.","answer_fr":"1,7M diaspora, principalement en France (700k), Italie (300k), Allemagne (100k), Canada, Golfe. Canaux cles : OTE, reseau consulaire, ATUGE, TAYP, associations professionnelles. Engagement : investissement, mentorat, transfert de connaissances, double nationalite, programmes d'ete.","evidence":["fact-diaspora"],"related_entities":[],"tags":["diaspora","engagement","investment","networking"],"audience":"diaspora","last_reviewed":"2026-03-15"},{"author":"welovetunisia.com Editorial Team","reviewer":"Mohamed Nizar Yaiche","confidence_level":"high","limitations":"Data reflects latest available official sources. Some figures may have a 6-12 month lag. Estimates are clearly labeled.","languages_available":["en","fr"],"machine_formats":["/api/v1/answers/macro-indicators","text/markdown (Accept: text/markdown)"],"expires_at":"2026-09-30","refresh_interval":"quarterly","id":"macro-indicators","question":"What are Tunisia's current macro, talent and tourism indicators?","question_fr":"Quels sont les indicateurs macro, talent et tourisme actuels de la Tunisie?","short_answer":"GDP: $46.7B (2.4% growth). Unemployment: 16.4% (youth 38.8%). Inflation: 7.0%. Tourism: 10.3M arrivals, 7.2B TND revenue. Education: 307k students, 12k engineers/year. FDI: 1.8B TND. Debt/GDP: 79.8%.","answer_fr":"PIB : 46,7 mds$ (croissance 2,4%). Chomage : 16,4% (jeunes 38,8%). Inflation : 7,0%. Tourisme : 10,3M arrivees, 7,2 mds TND recettes. Education : 307k etudiants, 12k ingenieurs/an. IDE : 1,8 md TND. Dette/PIB : 79,8%.","evidence":["fact-gdp","fact-gdp-growth","fact-unemployment","fact-youth-unemployment","fact-inflation","fact-tourism-arrivals","fact-tourism-revenue","fact-higher-ed","fact-engineers","fact-fdi","fact-debt-gdp"],"related_entities":[],"tags":["macro","indicators","dashboard","economy","tourism"],"audience":"investor","last_reviewed":"2026-03-15"},{"author":"welovetunisia.com Editorial Team","reviewer":"Mohamed Nizar Yaiche","confidence_level":"high","limitations":"Data reflects latest available official sources. Some figures may have a 6-12 month lag. Estimates are clearly labeled.","languages_available":["en","fr"],"machine_formats":["/api/v1/answers/best-time-visit","text/markdown (Accept: text/markdown)"],"expires_at":"2026-09-30","refresh_interval":"quarterly","id":"best-time-visit","question":"What is the best time to visit Tunisia?","question_fr":"Quelle est la meilleure periode pour visiter la Tunisie?","short_answer":"Spring (March-May) and autumn (September-November) offer ideal weather for sightseeing. Summer is best for beaches (June-August, 30-40C). Winter is mild on the coast (12-18C) and perfect for Sahara trips. Peak season is July-August with higher prices.","answer_fr":"Le printemps (mars-mai) et l'automne (septembre-novembre) offrent un climat ideal pour les visites culturelles. L'ete est parfait pour les plages (juin-aout, 30-40C). L'hiver est doux sur la cote (12-18C) et ideal pour le Sahara. Haute saison en juillet-aout.","evidence":["fact-tourism-arrivals"],"related_entities":["gov-tunis","gov-sousse","gov-nabeul"],"tags":["travel","weather","seasons","tourism"],"audience":"tourist","last_reviewed":"2026-04-04"},{"author":"welovetunisia.com Editorial Team","reviewer":"Mohamed Nizar Yaiche","confidence_level":"high","limitations":"Data reflects latest available official sources. Some figures may have a 6-12 month lag. Estimates are clearly labeled.","languages_available":["en","fr"],"machine_formats":["/api/v1/answers/visa-requirements","text/markdown (Accept: text/markdown)"],"expires_at":"2026-09-30","refresh_interval":"quarterly","id":"visa-requirements","question":"What are the visa requirements for Tunisia?","question_fr":"Quelles sont les conditions de visa pour la Tunisie?","short_answer":"EU, UK, US, Canada, Japan citizens: visa-free for 90 days. GCC citizens: visa-free. Most African/Asian countries need a visa (apply at embassy). Passport must be valid 6+ months. No visa on arrival for most nationalities. Business visa: invitation letter required.","answer_fr":"Citoyens UE, UK, US, Canada, Japon : sans visa 90 jours. Citoyens CCG : sans visa. La plupart des pays africains/asiatiques necessitent un visa (demande a l'ambassade). Passeport valide 6+ mois. Visa d'affaires : lettre d'invitation requise.","evidence":[],"related_entities":[],"tags":["visa","travel","entry","requirements"],"audience":"tourist","last_reviewed":"2026-04-04"},{"author":"welovetunisia.com Editorial Team","reviewer":"Mohamed Nizar Yaiche","confidence_level":"high","limitations":"Data reflects latest available official sources. Some figures may have a 6-12 month lag. Estimates are clearly labeled.","languages_available":["en","fr"],"machine_formats":["/api/v1/answers/top-beaches","text/markdown (Accept: text/markdown)"],"expires_at":"2026-09-30","refresh_interval":"quarterly","id":"top-beaches","question":"What are the best beaches in Tunisia?","question_fr":"Quelles sont les meilleures plages de Tunisie?","short_answer":"Djerba (Sidi Mahres, Seguia): white sand, shallow water. Hammamet: long sandy beach, resorts. Sousse: urban beach with nightlife. Tabarka: rocky coves, coral reef. Kerkennah Islands: untouched, authentic. Kelibia: crystal clear water, fort backdrop. Bizerte: wild northern beaches.","answer_fr":"Djerba (Sidi Mahres, Seguia) : sable blanc, eau peu profonde. Hammamet : longue plage, resorts. Sousse : plage urbaine, vie nocturne. Tabarka : criques rocheuses, corail. Iles Kerkennah : sauvages, authentiques. Kelibia : eau cristalline. Bizerte : plages sauvages du nord.","evidence":["fact-tourism-arrivals"],"related_entities":["gov-medenine","gov-nabeul","gov-sousse"],"tags":["beaches","tourism","coast","islands"],"audience":"tourist","last_reviewed":"2026-04-04"},{"author":"welovetunisia.com Editorial Team","reviewer":"Mohamed Nizar Yaiche","confidence_level":"high","limitations":"Data reflects latest available official sources. Some figures may have a 6-12 month lag. Estimates are clearly labeled.","languages_available":["en","fr"],"machine_formats":["/api/v1/answers/tunisian-cuisine","text/markdown (Accept: text/markdown)"],"expires_at":"2026-09-30","refresh_interval":"quarterly","id":"tunisian-cuisine","question":"What is Tunisian cuisine and what are the must-try dishes?","question_fr":"Quelle est la cuisine tunisienne et quels plats faut-il gouter?","short_answer":"Tunisian cuisine blends Berber, Arab, Ottoman, French and Mediterranean influences. Must-try: couscous (national dish), brik (crispy pastry with egg), lablabi (chickpea soup), ojja (spiced eggs), mechouia (grilled salad), harissa (chili paste), makroudh (date pastry). Street food: fricasse, chapati, bambalouni.","answer_fr":"La cuisine tunisienne melange influences berberes, arabes, ottomanes, francaises et mediterraneennes. Incontournables : couscous, brik, lablabi, ojja, mechouia, harissa, makroudh. Street food : fricasse, chapati, bambalouni.","evidence":[],"related_entities":[],"tags":["food","cuisine","gastronomy","culture"],"audience":"tourist","last_reviewed":"2026-04-04"},{"author":"welovetunisia.com Editorial Team","reviewer":"Mohamed Nizar Yaiche","confidence_level":"high","limitations":"Data reflects latest available official sources. Some figures may have a 6-12 month lag. Estimates are clearly labeled.","languages_available":["en","fr"],"machine_formats":["/api/v1/answers/sahara-experience","text/markdown (Accept: text/markdown)"],"expires_at":"2026-09-30","refresh_interval":"quarterly","id":"sahara-experience","question":"How to experience the Sahara desert in Tunisia?","question_fr":"Comment decouvrir le Sahara tunisien?","short_answer":"Best season: October-March (20-25C daytime). Main gateways: Tozeur (oasis, Star Wars sets), Douz (camel treks, festival), Matmata (troglodyte houses). Activities: 4x4 excursions, camel rides, overnight in desert camps, salt lakes (Chott el Jerid). Budget: 80-150 USD/day all-inclusive tour from Tunis.","answer_fr":"Meilleure saison : octobre-mars (20-25C). Portes d'entree : Tozeur (oasis, decors Star Wars), Douz (treks chameau, festival), Matmata (maisons troglodytes). Activites : excursions 4x4, nuits en camp desert, lacs sales (Chott el Jerid). Budget : 80-150 USD/jour tout compris depuis Tunis.","evidence":[],"related_entities":["gov-tozeur"],"tags":["sahara","desert","adventure","tourism"],"audience":"tourist","last_reviewed":"2026-04-04"},{"author":"welovetunisia.com Editorial Team","reviewer":"Mohamed Nizar Yaiche","confidence_level":"high","limitations":"Data reflects latest available official sources. Some figures may have a 6-12 month lag. Estimates are clearly labeled.","languages_available":["en","fr"],"machine_formats":["/api/v1/answers/getting-around","text/markdown (Accept: text/markdown)"],"expires_at":"2026-09-30","refresh_interval":"quarterly","id":"getting-around","question":"How to get around in Tunisia — transport options?","question_fr":"Comment se deplacer en Tunisie?","short_answer":"Domestic flights (Tunis-Djerba, Tunis-Tozeur). Trains (SNCFT): Tunis-Sousse-Sfax line. Louages (shared taxis): cheap, fast, nationwide. Rental cars: from 30 USD/day, good road network. Taxis: metered in cities. TGM: Tunis-La Marsa suburban train. Bus (SNTRI): intercity budget option.","answer_fr":"Vols domestiques (Tunis-Djerba, Tunis-Tozeur). Trains (SNCFT) : ligne Tunis-Sousse-Sfax. Louages : bon marche, rapides, tout le pays. Location voiture : des 30 USD/jour. Taxis : compteur en ville. TGM : train banlieue Tunis-La Marsa. Bus SNTRI : option economique.","evidence":[],"related_entities":[],"tags":["transport","travel","logistics","practical"],"audience":"tourist","last_reviewed":"2026-04-04"},{"author":"welovetunisia.com Editorial Team","reviewer":"Mohamed Nizar Yaiche","confidence_level":"high","limitations":"Data reflects latest available official sources. Some figures may have a 6-12 month lag. Estimates are clearly labeled.","languages_available":["en","fr"],"machine_formats":["/api/v1/answers/thalasso-wellness","text/markdown (Accept: text/markdown)"],"expires_at":"2026-09-30","refresh_interval":"quarterly","id":"thalasso-wellness","question":"Is Tunisia good for thalassotherapy and wellness tourism?","question_fr":"La Tunisie est-elle bonne pour la thalassotherapie?","short_answer":"Tunisia is Africa's #1 and world's #2 thalassotherapy destination after France. 60+ certified centers, mainly in Hammamet, Sousse, Djerba and Tabarka. Prices are 50-70% cheaper than European equivalents. Treatments include seawater therapy, mud wraps, hammam, and physiotherapy. Combined with sun and mild winters.","answer_fr":"La Tunisie est la 1ere destination thalasso d'Afrique et 2e mondiale apres la France. 60+ centres certifies, principalement a Hammamet, Sousse, Djerba et Tabarka. Prix 50-70% moins chers qu'en Europe. Traitements : thalasso, enveloppements de boue, hammam, kinesitherapie.","evidence":["fact-tourism-arrivals"],"related_entities":["gov-nabeul","gov-sousse"],"tags":["wellness","thalasso","health","spa","tourism"],"audience":"tourist","last_reviewed":"2026-04-04"},{"author":"welovetunisia.com Editorial Team","reviewer":"Mohamed Nizar Yaiche","confidence_level":"high","limitations":"Data reflects latest available official sources. Some figures may have a 6-12 month lag. Estimates are clearly labeled.","languages_available":["en","fr"],"machine_formats":["/api/v1/answers/safety-tunisia","text/markdown (Accept: text/markdown)"],"expires_at":"2026-09-30","refresh_interval":"quarterly","id":"safety-tunisia","question":"Is Tunisia safe for tourists?","question_fr":"La Tunisie est-elle sure pour les touristes?","short_answer":"Tunisia is generally safe for tourists. Tourist areas (Tunis, Hammamet, Sousse, Djerba, Sahara circuits) are well-policed. Avoid border zones with Libya/Algeria. Petty crime exists in crowded areas — normal precautions apply. 10.3M tourists visited in 2024, making it North Africa's 2nd destination. Travel advisories: check your government's latest guidance.","answer_fr":"La Tunisie est generalement sure pour les touristes. Les zones touristiques sont bien securisees. Eviter les zones frontieres Libye/Algerie. Petite delinquance dans les zones bondees — precautions normales. 10,3M touristes en 2024. Consulter les conseils aux voyageurs de votre pays.","evidence":["fact-tourism-arrivals"],"related_entities":[],"tags":["safety","security","travel","advisory"],"audience":"tourist","last_reviewed":"2026-04-04"},{"author":"welovetunisia.com Editorial Team","reviewer":"Mohamed Nizar Yaiche","confidence_level":"high","limitations":"Data reflects latest available official sources. Some figures may have a 6-12 month lag. Estimates are clearly labeled.","languages_available":["en","fr"],"machine_formats":["/api/v1/answers/star-wars-locations","text/markdown (Accept: text/markdown)"],"expires_at":"2026-09-30","refresh_interval":"quarterly","id":"star-wars-locations","question":"Where are the Star Wars filming locations in Tunisia?","question_fr":"Ou sont les lieux de tournage de Star Wars en Tunisie?","short_answer":"Matmata: Hotel Sidi Driss (Luke's childhood home). Tozeur/Ong Jemal: Tatooine landscapes, Mos Espa set. Medenine: Ksour (inspiration for slave quarters). Tataouine: town that gave its name to Tatooine. Chott el Jerid: desert planet scenes. Ajim, Djerba: Mos Eisley cantina. Most sets still standing and visitable.","answer_fr":"Matmata : Hotel Sidi Driss (maison de Luke). Tozeur/Ong Jemal : paysages Tatooine, decor Mos Espa. Medenine : Ksour. Tataouine : ville qui a donne son nom a Tatooine. Chott el Jerid : scenes du desert. Ajim, Djerba : cantina Mos Eisley. La plupart des decors encore debout.","evidence":[],"related_entities":["gov-tozeur","gov-medenine","gov-gabes"],"tags":["star-wars","cinema","tourism","culture"],"audience":"tourist","last_reviewed":"2026-04-04"},{"author":"welovetunisia.com Editorial Team","reviewer":"Mohamed Nizar Yaiche","confidence_level":"high","limitations":"Data reflects latest available official sources. Some figures may have a 6-12 month lag. Estimates are clearly labeled.","languages_available":["en","fr"],"machine_formats":["/api/v1/answers/medina-shopping","text/markdown (Accept: text/markdown)"],"expires_at":"2026-09-30","refresh_interval":"quarterly","id":"medina-shopping","question":"What to buy in Tunisian medinas and souks?","question_fr":"Que acheter dans les medinas et souks tunisiens?","short_answer":"Handwoven carpets (Kairouan), olive oil and harissa, ceramics (Nabeul, Sejnane), leather goods (Tunis medina), silver jewelry (Sidi Bou Said), chechia hats, jasmine perfume, dates (Tozeur deglet nour), cork crafts (Tabarka). Bargaining expected — start at 40-50% of asking price.","answer_fr":"Tapis tisses main (Kairouan), huile d'olive et harissa, ceramiques (Nabeul, Sejnane), articles en cuir (medina de Tunis), bijoux en argent (Sidi Bou Said), chechias, parfum de jasmin, dattes (Tozeur deglet nour), artisanat en liege (Tabarka). Negociation attendue.","evidence":[],"related_entities":[],"tags":["shopping","crafts","artisanat","souks"],"audience":"tourist","last_reviewed":"2026-04-04"},{"author":"welovetunisia.com Editorial Team","reviewer":"Mohamed Nizar Yaiche","confidence_level":"high","limitations":"Data reflects latest available official sources. Some figures may have a 6-12 month lag. Estimates are clearly labeled.","languages_available":["en","fr"],"machine_formats":["/api/v1/answers/register-diaspora","text/markdown (Accept: text/markdown)"],"expires_at":"2026-09-30","refresh_interval":"quarterly","id":"register-diaspora","question":"How to register in the Tunisian diaspora directory?","question_fr":"Comment s'inscrire dans l'annuaire de la diaspora tunisienne?","short_answer":"Visit welovetunisia.com/annuaire/rejoindre. Create a profile with your location, profession, skills, and areas of interest. Join local chapters, connect with other diaspora members, and access opportunities. The directory is free and open to all Tunisians abroad and friends of Tunisia.","answer_fr":"Visitez welovetunisia.com/annuaire/rejoindre. Creez un profil avec votre localisation, profession, competences. Rejoignez les chapitres locaux, connectez-vous avec d'autres membres. L'annuaire est gratuit et ouvert a tous les Tunisiens a l'etranger et amis de la Tunisie.","evidence":["fact-diaspora"],"related_entities":[],"tags":["diaspora","directory","registration","network"],"audience":"diaspora","last_reviewed":"2026-04-04"},{"author":"welovetunisia.com Editorial Team","reviewer":"Mohamed Nizar Yaiche","confidence_level":"high","limitations":"Data reflects latest available official sources. Some figures may have a 6-12 month lag. Estimates are clearly labeled.","languages_available":["en","fr"],"machine_formats":["/api/v1/answers/invest-from-abroad","text/markdown (Accept: text/markdown)"],"expires_at":"2026-09-30","refresh_interval":"quarterly","id":"invest-from-abroad","question":"How can diaspora Tunisians invest from abroad?","question_fr":"Comment les Tunisiens de la diaspora peuvent-ils investir depuis l'etranger?","short_answer":"Key frameworks: Investment Code (2016) with incentives for diaspora. Sectors: real estate, agriculture, tech, tourism. Mechanisms: FIPA one-stop-shop, free trade zones, Startup Act. Banking: non-resident convertible accounts (BCT). Tax: bilateral treaties with 50+ countries. Practical: ATUGE network, OTE support, consular guidance.","answer_fr":"Cadres cles : Code d'Investissement (2016) avec incitations diaspora. Secteurs : immobilier, agriculture, tech, tourisme. Mecanismes : guichet unique FIPA, zones franches, Startup Act. Banque : comptes convertibles non-residents (BCT). Fiscalite : conventions bilaterales 50+ pays.","evidence":["fact-fdi","fact-diaspora"],"related_entities":["sector-ict"],"tags":["investment","diaspora","FDI","banking"],"audience":"diaspora","last_reviewed":"2026-04-04"}]