On the map it may look like a little sliver of land by the Mediterranean Sea, but don’t let the size of Tunisia’s capital fool you. Right from the moment your flight to Tunis lands, this tranquil yet bustling city packs a punch. It was only in 1956 that Tunis achieved independence as the capital of Tunisia, and today there are a number of global influences evident in this North African city, including Spanish, French and German.