This was
our last day in Africa. I think we really broadened our minds and we learned
some new things. Our hotel was located in Djerba and again we were spoiled with
luxury.
When I
think about the economy in Tunisia, I assume it won’t be very positive. I
looked for some information about it and Tunisia is still a low-wage economy. The country is unable to increase more skilled workers.
Although the mineral
production, energy and manufacturing sectors are important, a half of Tunisia's
workers are working in farming.
Tunisia has a population
of 10.7
million people and the unemployment
contains 18.0
per cent. This means that approximately 1926000 people don’t have a job.
The agricultural sector
results for less than 15% of the GDP (Gross Domestic Product). The most
important plants are olives, tomatoes, wheat, citrus, sugar beets, barley,
dates, almonds…
Livestock raising and
fishing are also very important. The irrigation is still not adequate and because
of that agricultural production varies widely according to the rainfall.
Tunisia's industries, which
are located primarily in Tunis, produce textiles, leather, steel, and foods and
beverages.
Tourism is also an
important economic activity. Petroleum, phosphates, chemicals, textiles and
clothing, and olive oil are the country's leading exports.
Tunisia experienced a
difficult 2011: domestic unrest and
conflicts in its neighbour land Libya took a heavy toll on the economy. Tunisia’s
economic activity contracted by 1.8 per cent last year as tourism and activity
in other sectors affected by strikes declined sharply.
To help households
and businesses to cope with the effects of this recession, the authorities stepped
up and spent money into the economy.
I am very happy to go
to Europe again and I hope you will read my next blog.
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