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Djerba Island to Sfax

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April 22nd 2015
This morning we left the island of Djerba and took a ferry to the mainland. (We arrived two days ago by crossing a man-made causeway on the other end of the island.) Our first stop was the military museum outside Mareth where a big a battle took place in WWII. This battle pitted the British general Montgomery against the German general Rommel. It was interesting to see the actual defensive bunkers ... read more

Africa » Tunisia » Sfax

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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