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Ben-Metir
Beni M'Tir is a Tunisian commune in the Jendouba Governorate, a few miles away from Aïn Draham. It lies at an elevation of 650 metres and has a population of 811.« La villégiature sereine au concret », ''Le Renouveau'', 2 février 2008, p. 7 References Populated places in Jendouba Governorate Communes of Tunisia {{Tunisia-geo-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Flag Of Tunisia
The flag of Tunisia is a rectangular panel of red color with an aspect ratio of 2:3. In the center of the cloth in a white circle is placed a red crescent, surrounding a red five-pointed star on three sides. Bey Tunisia Hussein II decided to create a flag for Tunisia, close in appearance to the modern one, after the Battle of Navarino on 20 October 1827; in 1831 he was officially approved. In this form, the flag existed during the French protectorate, and on 1 June 1959, it was proclaimed the state flag of the Republic of Tunisia (in accordance with the country's constitution). On 30 June 1999, the proportions and design of the flag were clarified by a special law; the general appearance of the flag remained virtually unchanged. The crescent and star depicted on the flag of Tunisia are traditional symbols of Islam, and are also considered symbols of good luck. History Previous flags Until the mid-18th century, the design and significance of maritime flags flying on ships i ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
