Tunisia+History

 Tunisia Historical Information 1574- Tunisia becomes part of the Ottoman Empire 1881-1956- The French invasion of Tunisia takes place which is caused by a rivalry between France and Spain 1952-1954- Tunisia has a war with France for their independence led by Habib Bourgubia from Tunisia who later became president 1957- In July 25 the monarchy in Tunisia is abolished in favor of a republic 1963- The French evacuation ends and the French leave their last base in Bizerta, Tunisia 1987- Habib Bourgubia was taken out of office by Zine el-Abidine in a "bloodless coup"

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