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Zaafria Destination Guide

Discover Zaafria in Tunisia

Zaafria in the region of Sīdī Bū Zayd is a place located in Tunisia - some 132 mi or ( 212 km ) South of Tunis , the country's capital .

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Local time in Zaafria is now 10:12 AM (Sunday) . The local timezone is named " Africa/Tunis " with a UTC offset of 1 hours. Depending on your mobility, these larger cities might be interesting for you: Tripoli, Zawiyat as Sadaqiyah, Uqlat al Djedra, Tunis, and Sousse. When in this area, you might want to check out Tripoli . Are you looking for some initial hints on what might be interesting in Zaafria ? We have collected some references on our attractions page.


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Interesting facts about this location

Sidi Bouzid

Sidi Bouzid, sometimes called Sidi Bou Zid or Sīdī Bū Zayd, is a city in Tunisia and is the capital of Sidi Bouzid Governorate in the centre of the country. Following the self-immolation of Mohamed Bouazizi in Sidi Bouzid, it was the site of the first clashes of the Tunisian Revolution and a catalyst for other protests in the region, often known as the Arab Spring.

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Located at 35.03 9.50 (Lat./Long.); Less than 16 km away
Tags: Communes of Tunisia, Populated places in Tunisia

Bir El Hafey

Bir El Hafey is a town and commune in the Sidi Bouzid Governorate, Tunisia. As of 2004 it had a population of 36,405.

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Located at 34.93 9.20 (Lat./Long.); Less than 16 km away
Tags: Communes of Tunisia, Populated places in Tunisia

Cebbala Ouled Asker

Cebbala Ouled Asker is a town and commune in the Sidi Bou Zid Governorate, Tunisia. As of 2004 it had a population of 2,506.

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Located at 35.18 9.28 (Lat./Long.); Less than 17 km away
Tags: Communes of Tunisia, Populated places in Tunisia

Battle of Sidi Bou Zid

The Battle of Sidi Bou Zid was a World War II battle that took place during the Tunisia Campaign. The battle was fought between forces of Nazi Germany and forces of the United States. The German forces included the 10th Panzer Division and the 21st Panzer Division of the Fifth Panzer Army commanded by Colonel General Hans-Jürgen von Arnim. The American forces included elements of the II Corps commanded by Major General Lloyd Fredendall.

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Located at 34.87 9.48 (Lat./Long.); Less than 23 km away
Tags: Battles and operations of World War II, Battles involving Italy, Battles of World War II involving Germany, Tank battles involving the United States, Tunisia Campaign