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3 unusual facts about Lake of Tunis


Lake of Tunis

The northern lake includes the island of Chikly, once home to a Spanish stronghold, and now (since 1993) a nature reserve.

Third Punic War

Manilius lost more than 500 men when they were surprised by the Carthaginian cavalry while collecting timber around the Lake of Tunis.

Tunis–Carthage International Airport

The history of the airport dates back to 1920 when the first seaplane base in Tunisia was built on the Lake of Tunis for the seaplanes of Compagnie AĂ©ronavale.



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