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Djerba

Island in Tunisia
Djerba, an island off the coast of Tunisia, is known for Mediterranean beaches and whitewashed desert towns influenced by Berber, Arab, Jewish and African cultures. Houmt Souk is the main city, known for its handicraft markets, fishing port and...
Area: 198.5 mi²
Population: 163,726 (2014)
Ethnic groups: Tunisians (Arabs, Turks, Berbers, Jews and Black Tunisians)
Largest settlement: Houmt Souk (pop. 75,904)
Location: Gulf of Gabès
Pop. density: 309/km2 (800/sq mi)