Explore Bou Salem in Tunisia
Bou Salem in the region of Jundūbah is a town in Tunisia - some 68 mi or ( 109 km ) West of Tunis , the country's capital city .
Current time in Bou Salem is now 05:18 AM (Tuesday) . The local timezone is named " Africa/Tunis " with a UTC offset of 1 hours. Depending on the availability of means of transportation, these more prominent locations might be interesting for you: Tunis, Tibar, Sousse, Sidi Bu Zaqqumah, and Sidi Bou Choucha. Since you are here already, make sure to check out Tunis . Where to go and what to see in Bou Salem ? We have collected some references on our attractions page.
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Bou Salem
Bou Salem is a town and commune in the Jendouba Governorate, Tunisia. As of 2004 it had a population of 20,098. It was previously known as Souk El Khemis until 1966.
Located at 36.62 8.97 (Lat./Long.); Less than 1 km away
Souk-el-Khemis Airfield
Souk-el-Khemis Airfield is an abandoned World War II military airfield in Tunisia, located approximately 3 km southeast of Bou Salem, and 110 km east-northeast of Tunis. It was a temporary airfield built by the US Army Corps of Engineers, used by the United States Army Air Force Twelfth Air Force during the North African Campaign by the 325th Fighter Group during 3-19 June 1943 flying P-40 Warhawks. After the 325th moved east, the airfield was dismantled and abandoned.
Located at 36.58 8.97 (Lat./Long.); Less than 3 km away
Bulla Regia Museum
The Bulla Regia Museum is a museum in Bulla Regia, Tunisia.
Located at 36.56 8.76 (Lat./Long.); Less than 20 km away
Bulla Regia
Bulla Regia is an archaeological site in northwestern Tunisia, a former Roman city near modern Jendouba. It is noted for its Hadrianic-era semi-subterranean housing, a protection from the fierce heat and effects of the sun. Many of the mosaic floors have been left in situ; others may be seen at the Bardo Museum, Tunis. There is also a small museum connected with the site.
Located at 36.56 8.75 (Lat./Long.); Less than 20 km away
Souk-el-Arba Airfield
Souk-el-Arba Airfield is an abandoned World War II military airfield in Tunisia, located approximately 2.3 km southeast of Jendouba; 130 km west-southwest of Tunis. It was a temporary airfield constructed by Army Engineers using compacted earth for its runway, parking and dispersal areas, not designed for heavy aircraft or for long term use. Also known as Engle Field, it was used by the United States Army Air Force Twelfth Air Force during the North African campaign.
Located at 36.49 8.80 (Lat./Long.); Less than 20 km away
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