The Tunisia physical map shows landform and geography of Tunisia. This geographical map of Tunisia will allow you to discover physical features of Tunisia in Northern Africa. The Tunisia physical map is downloadable in PDF, printable and free.

Tunisia is situated on the Mediterranean coast of North Africa, midway between the Atlantic Ocean and the Nile Delta. It is bordered by Algeria on the west and Libya on the south east. It lies between latitudes 30° and 38°N, and longitudes 7° and 12°E as you can see in Tunisia physical map. An abrupt southward turn of the Mediterranean coast in northern Tunisia gives the country two distinctive Mediterranean coasts, west-east in the north, and north-south in the east. Tunisia is about the size of the American state of Wisconsin. Despite its relatively small size, Tunisia has great environmental diversity due to its north-south extent. Its east-west extent is limited.

Differences in Tunisia, like the rest of the Maghreb, are largely north-south environmental differences defined by sharply decreasing rainfall southward from any physical point. The Dorsal, the eastern extension of the Atlas Mountains, runs across Tunisia in a northeasterly direction from the Algerian border in the west to the Cape Bon peninsula in the east as its shown in Tunisia physical map. North of the Dorsal is the Tell, a region characterized by low, rolling hills and plains, again an extension of mountains to the west in Algeria. In the Khroumerie, the northwestern corner of the Tunisian Tell, elevations reach 1,050 metres (3,440 ft) and snow occurs in winter.

The Sahel, a broadening coastal plain along Tunisia eastern Mediterranean coast, is among the world premier areas of olive cultivation. Inland from the Sahel, between the Dorsal and a range of hills south of Gafsa, are the Steppes as its mentioned in Tunisia physical map. Much of the southern region is semi-arid and desert. Tunisia has a coastline 1,148 kilometres (713 mi) long. In maritime terms, the country claims a contiguous zone of 24 nautical miles (44.4 km; 27.6 mi), and a territorial sea of 12 nautical miles (22.2 km; 13.8 mi).

Tunisia topographic map shows the physical features of Tunisia. This topographical map of Tunisia will allow you to discover landforms and geographical of Tunisia in Northern Africa. The Tunisia topographic map is downloadable in PDF, printable and free.

Tunisia is characterized by moderate relief. The Tunisian Dorsale, or High Tell, a southwest-northeast–trending mountain range that is an extension of the Saharan Atlas (Atlas Saharien) of Algeria, tapers off in the direction of the Sharīk (Cape Bon) Peninsula in the northeast, south of the Gulf of Tunis as you can see in Tunisia topographic map. The highest mountain, Mount Chambi (Al-Shaʿnabī), located near the centre of the Algerian border, rises to 5,066 feet (1,544 metres), while Mount Zaghwān (Zaghouan), about 30 miles (50 km) southwest of Tunis, reaches 4,249 feet (1,295 metres).

Between the limestone peaks of the central Tunisian Dorsale and the mountains of the Northern Tell—which include the sandstone ridges of the Kroumirie Mountains in the northwest that reach elevations of 3,000 feet (900 metres)—and the Mogods, a mountain range running along the deeply indented coastline to the north, lies the Majardah (Medjerda) River valley, formed by a series of ancient lake basins covered with alluvium as its shown in Tunisia topographic map. This valley was once the granary of ancient Rome and has remained to this day the richest grain-producing region of Tunisia.

To the south of the Tunisian Dorsale lies a hilly region known as the Haute Steppe (High Steppes) in the west and the Basse Steppe (Low Steppes) in the east. These have elevations ranging from about 600 to 1,500 feet (180 to 460 metres) and are crossed by secondary ranges trending north-south as its mentioned in Tunisia topographic map. Farther south there is a series of chott (or shaṭṭ; salty lake) depressions. Large plains border the eastern coasts; south of Sousse lies Al-Sāḥil (Sahel) and south of Gabès is Al-Jifārah (Gefara) Plain. The extreme south is largely sandy desert, much of it part of the Great Eastern Erg of the Sahara.

The Tunisia elevation map shows the different altitudes of Tunisia. This altitude map of Tunisia will allow you to know where are the highest and lowest regions of Tunisia in Northern Africa. The Tunisia elevation map is downloadable in PDF, printable and free.

Tunisia extreme elevation points of Tunisia, the points that are farther north, south, east or west than any other location. Northern-most point - Iles des Chiens, Bizerte Governorate. Northern-most point (mainland) – Ras ben Sakka (Ra's al Abyad), Bizerte Governorate as you can see in Tunisia elevation map. Eastern-most point – Bel Ahemer on the border with Libya, Medenine Governorate. Southern-most point – the tripoint with Algeria and Libya, Tataouine Governorate. Western-most point - unnamed location on the border with Algeria due west of Nefta, Tozeur Governorate.

Mount Ash-Shaʿnabī, Arabic Jabal Ash-sha ʿnabī, Jebel ech Chambi is located in Al Qasrayn, Tunisia nearby to Kef Zemzoumet Aissa, six miles from the Algerian border. The mountain rises at an elevation of 5,066 feet above the sea level as its shown in Tunisia elevation map, the highest point and the highest mountain in the country. Jebel ech Chambi is part of the Tabassah Mountains which are also parts of the Sahara Atlas Mountains. The mountain stands above the Kasserine City in the Central Tunisia. Jebel ech Chambi is covered by Pine forest and also forms part of the Chaambi National Park. Jebel ech Chambi is known as a terrorist hub and constitute a new challenge for both the Tunisian and the Algerian Army.

Chott el Djerid (Arabic: شط الجريد‎) is a large endorheic salt lake in southern Tunisia, at 33°42′N 8°26′E / 33.7°N 8.43°E as its mentioned in Tunisia elevation map. It is the largest salt pan of the Sahara with a surface area of over 7,000 km² (some sources state 5,000 km²). Its is the lowest elevation point with -17 m. Due to the extreme climate with annual rainfall of only 100 mm and temperatures reaching 50° C, water evaporates from the lake. In summer Chott el Djerid is almost entirely dried up, and numerous fata morganas occur. South of Chott el Djerid, the Grand Erg Oriental desert begins. The towns of Kebili and Douz are also located south of the lake. The lake can be crossed by foot and even by car, but this is very dangerous since the salt crust is not always too firm. Chott el Djerid was used as a filming location for the Star Wars series, among others.

The rivers in Tunisia map shows the principal rivers with their names of Tunisia. The rivers map of Tunisia will allow you to find the main rivers which flow in and through Tunisia in Northern Africa. The Tunisia rivers map is downloadable in PDF, printable and free.

The major drainage feature of the north is the Majardah River, the country only perennially flowing stream, which cuts the Majardah valley before emptying into the Gulf of Tunis, near the site of ancient Carthage as you can see in Tunisia rivers map. Farther south, streams are intermittent and largely localized in the form of wadis, which are subject to seasonal flooding and terminate inland in chotts. In the country most southerly regions, within the Sahara, even these seasonal streams are rare. As in other countries of this arid region, access to water is a major concern. During the 1990s the government sponsored the construction of a number of dams to control flooding, preserve runoff, and recharge the water table.

Tunisia River Map displaying the lakes and flowing path of the rivers in Tunisia. The major rivers of Tunisia are O Joumme, Oued medjerda, Oude Mellegue, O. Siliaha, O. Meliane along with Sebkha Kelbia, Sebkha de Sidi El Hani lakes as its shown in Tunisia rivers map. Tunisia other watercourses fill only seasonally. In the central Tunisian steppes, occasional waterways flow southward out of the Dorsale after heavy rains, but they evaporate in salt flats without reaching the sea. Two large chotts or shatts (salt lakes) are located in Tunisia southern region: the Chott el Djerid (the largest lake in the country) and the Chott el Gharsa (the nation lowest point). The Chott el Djerid is dry during half the year, but it floods to form a shallow salt lake during the winter months.

Wadi Majardah, also spelled Wadi Mejerda or Oued Medjerda, Latin Bagradas, main river of Tunisia and the country only perennially flowing stream. Wadi Majardah rises in northeastern Algeria in the Majardah (Mejerda) Mountains and flows northeastward for 290 miles (460 km) to the Gulf of Tunis, draining an area of about 8,880 square miles (23,000 square km) before it enters the Mediterranean Sea as its mentioned in Tunisia rivers map. Dams along the river and its tributaries provide valuable irrigation water for the surrounding plains, which are a major wheat-growing area. The river rate of discharge varies from less than 140 cubic feet (4 cubic metres) per second in summer to between 53,000 and 88,000 cubic feet (1,500 to 2,500 cubic metres) in winter. Its two main tributaries are the Oued Mellègue (Wadi Mallāq) and the Oued Tessa (Wadi Tassah). Main riverine settlements include Souk Ahras, in Algeria, and Jendouba (Jundūbah), in Tunisia.

The mountains in Tunisia map shows the principal mountains with their names in Tunisia. The mountains map of Tunisia will allow you to find the main mountains ranges and highest mountains of Tunisia in Northern Africa. The Tunisia mountains map is downloadable in PDF, printable and free.

Tunisia is situated along the Mediterranean Coast of the North Africa. Despite its small size, the country has great environmental diversity. The Atlas Mountain runs across Tunisia from the Algerian border to the Cape Bon peninsula as you can see in Tunisia mountains map. The region is characterized by rolling hills and plains. Because of the incidences of insecurity and cases of terrorism in Tunisia and neighboring Algeria, the mountains of Tunisia are isolated with limited visits throughout the year. The mountains are considered training grounds and hiding place for terrorist. However, the government of Tunisia in conjunction with the Algerian army is working towards making the mountains safe for visitors and citizens through increased patrols and monitoring of the mountain activities.

Jabel Bireno is the second highest mountain in Tunisia and the second highest mountain in Al Qasrayn located near Thala Al Qasrayn with an elevation of 4,656 feet above the sea level. The mountain has a small summit area and steep slopes with a local relief of 300 meters or more as its shown in Tunisia mountains map. Bireno is also known as Djebel Biranaw or Djebel Birene. The mountain is surrounded by tombs, wells, hills, wadi, and ancient ruins. Jabel Bireno is also surrounded by the pine forest characterized by tall trees and little undergrowth. Wildlife species is very scarce in this mountain. Like Jebel ech Chambi, Bireno is also a hiding place for terrorist thus rarely visited by tourists.

Jebel el Ajered is the third highest mountain on the Al Qasrayn with an elevation of 4,544 feet above the sea level as its mentioned in Tunisia mountains map. The mountain is situated in the region of Kasserine in the Central-western Tunisia. Jebel el Ajered has steep slopes with pine forest cover. The area around the mountain is protected and under the management b the Department of Natural Resources with several guards patrolling the area both day and night. Jebel el Ajered receives few visitors who mainly come for picnics and site seeing. However, because of the insecurity in the area, many tourists keep off the summit of Mount Jebel el Ajered. There are wells and ruins at the foot of Mount Jebel el Ajered suggesting that the area was inhabited over 5000 years ago.

The Tunisia climate map shows average temperature and climate zones of Tunisia. This climate map of Tunisia will allow you to know weather, average precipitation, average sunshine and different climates of Tunisia in Northern Africa. The Tunisia climate map is downloadable in PDF, printable and free.

In Tunisia, the climate is Mediterranean on the northern coast, with mild, rainy winters and hot, sunny summers, while it is semi-desert or desert in inland areas. The east coast, from the Gulf of Hammamet towards the south, receives little rainfall, which decreases from north to south, to the point that the southernmost part (from the Gulf of Gabès to the border with Libya) is desert as you can see in Tunisia climate map. However, temperatures along the whole coast are typical of the Mediterranean climate, with highs around 16/18 °C (61/64 °F) in winter and 32/33 °C (89/91 °F) in summer. In contrast, in the inland areas of the center-south, occupied by the desert, summer is very hot. The coastal and mountainous regions of Tunisia can be affected by the desert wind, which causes a strong increase in temperature, but also a drop in relative humidity, and may also bring sandstorms. During these periods, it can be hot, especially from June to September, when the temperature can exceed 40 °C (104 °F) in Tunis and along the east coast.

Temperatures are moderated by the sea, being less extreme at Sousse on the coast, for example, than at Kairouan (Al-Qayrawān) inland. Temperatures at Sousse average 44 °F (7 °C) in January and 89 °F (32 °C) in August. Comparable temperatures at Kairouan are 40 °F (4 °C) in January and 99 °F (37 °C) in August as its shown in Tunisia climate map. Africa highest temperature, about 131 °F (55 °C), was recorded in Kebili, a town in central Tunisia. In the desert, which is located in the central and southern inland areas, the summer heat is remarkable: in July and August, the maximum temperature reaches on average 38 °C (100 °F) in Gafsa and 40 °C (104 °F) in Tozeur. In the desert, the temperature range is wider than on the coast, so much so that night-time temperatures in winter can drop to a few degrees below freezing (0 °C or 32 °F), while in summer, the highest recorded temperatures are remarkable: about 52 °C (125.5 °F) in the southern part of the desert.

The amount of precipitation in Tunisia, all falling as rain, varies considerably from north to south. A mean annual rainfall of about 60 inches (1,520 mm) occurs in the Kroumirie Mountains in northwestern Tunisia, making it the wettest region in North Africa, as compared with less than 4 inches (100 mm) at Tozeur (Tawzar) in the southwest as its mentioned in Tunisia climate map. Generally, from mid-autumn to mid-spring, when three-fourths of the annual total occurs, northern Tunisia receives more than 16 inches of rainfall, and the steppe region receives from 4 to 16 inches (100 to 400 mm). Amounts are also highly irregular from one year to another, and irregularity increases southward toward the desert. Harvests vary as a result, being poor in dry years.