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Douz Camel Market  
   

Douz Camel Market

Douz Camel Market & Chott El-Jerid

September 23rd 2004
Lucky for us, we were in Douz on thursday, ready to see the weekly market (also called the camel market). Most of the animals we saw were sheeps and goats. We saw indeed some camels, but not so many. Chott El-Jerid is an immense salt lake covering an area of almost 5000 sq km, a scene of desolation. ... read more
Africa » Tunisia

Tunisian Flag Following independence from France in 1956, President Habib BOURGUIBA established a strict one-party state. He dominated the country for 31 years, repressing Islamic fundamentalism and establishing rights for women unmatched by any other Arab nation.... ... read more
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