Tunisia » Why Invest?

Tunisia, jewel of the Mediterranean is a small North African country in the heart of the Mediterranean Sea with Algeria lying to its west and Libya to the southeast. It is a hot favorite of the holidaying Europeans who flock here in large numbers especially in the summers. The golden sand dunes of the Sahara desert, sparkling deep blue water of the Mediterranean Sea, ancient ruins of Carthage and the stunning beaches of Tunisia make visit to this land a worthwhile experience. In spite of its small size it has a rich and varied landscape from the Sahara desert to the Atlas Mountains.

Having an age-old civilization Tunisia saw the Phoenicians, Romans, Vandals, Byzantines, Turks, Spanish and French come to this land. Some came to conquer while others came as traders or farmers each leaving their mark that enriched Tunisian heritage making it the richest cultural collage. The heritage is preserved in the historical sites, hills and museums.

Unlike other Arab countries dependent on oil, Tunisia’s economy has developed with reliance on its resources alone. Being poor in oil resources Tunisia made the most of its other resources as a result of which today it is regarded as a success story.

• Tunisia has a diverse economy.
• It is the most modern state in Africa.
• Tunisia is known to have a moderate and tolerant society.
• It is country that combines the traditional and the modern in a unique fashioN.
• International Living, an Irish magazine, has ranked Tunisia first in the Arab world as “the best place to live in.”
• World Economic Forum has ranked it first in economic competitiveness among African countries.
• Tunisia is believed to be the first truly modern Arab republic as quoted by Rust Deming, the US Ambassador to Tunis.
• It is a country receiving a lot of foreign direct investment.
• There is transparent legal framework creating an investment friendly environment.
• There is freedom to invest in numerous sectors.
• Tunisia offers good quality of life . There is social progress and with better policies, better living standards are being provided.
• There is growing improvement in literacy and health rates with medical standards that are equivalent to anywhere in Europe.
• Tunisia's GDP growth rate is steadily increasing and is predicted to be 5.9% for 2009.
• Tourism is a thriving industry contributing to Tunisia’s growing economy. Further investments in Tunisia’s tourist sector are being made to maximize its potential and the tourism figures seem to be growing at a fast pace.
• Largest developers of Dubai are investing here plus a mega real estate project on the southern lake of Tunisian capital is expected to bring in more foreign investors and tourists to Tunisia.
• Tunisia is stable politically and economically.
• The infrastructure of Tunisia is impressive with modern hotels, restaurants, international airports and tourism offices. 
• Tunisia has excellent transportation.
• There are no security threats and the level of corruption is also quite low.
• People of Tunisia are known to be hospitable, modern thinking , warm and friendly.
• Tunisia has a perfect Mediterranean climate with sunny days.
• It is only 3 hours from UK / less than 2 from Europe.