Tunisia, officially the Tunisian Republic, though often called the Republic of Tunisia in English, is the smallest country in North Africa by land area. Tunisia is in the process of economic reform and liberalization after decades of heavy state direction and participation in the economy. Prudent economic and fiscal planning have resulted in moderate but sustained growth for over a decade. Tunisia's economic growth historically has depended on oil, phosphates, agri-food products, car parts manufacturing, and tourism. In the World Economic Forum 2008/2009 Global Competitiveness Report, the country ranks first in Africa and 36th globally for economic competitiveness, well ahead of Portugal (43), Italy (49) and Greece (67).[1] With a GDP (PPP) per capita of $9795 Tunisia is among the wealthiest countries in Africa. Based on HDI, Tunisia ranks 5th in Africa.
Notable firms
editThis list includes notable companies with primary headquarters located in the country. The industry and sector follow the Industry Classification Benchmark taxonomy. Organizations which have ceased operations are included and noted as defunct.
Name | Industry | Sector | Headquarters | Founded | Notes | Status | |
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Adwya | Health care | Pharmaceuticals | La Marsa | 1983 | Pharmaceutical | P | A |
Amen Bank | Financials | Banks | Tunis | 1966 | Private bank | P | A |
Arab Tunisian Bank | Financials | Banks | Tunis | 1982 | Commercial bank | P | A |
Banque de l'Habitat | Financials | Banks | Tunis | 1973 | State bank | S | A |
Banque de Tunisie et des Emirats | Financials | Banks | Tunis | 1982 | Bank | P | A |
Banque de Tunisie | Financials | Banks | Tunis | 1884 | Bank | P | A |
Banque Internationale Arabe de Tunisie | Financials | Banks | Tunis | 1976 | Private bank | P | A |
Banque Nationale Agricole | Financials | Banks | Tunis | 1959 | State bank | S | A |
Banque Zitouna | Financials | Banks | Tunis | 2009 | Islamic bank | P | A |
Bourse de Tunis | Financials | Investment services | Tunis | 1969 | Stock exchange | S | A |
Central Bank of Tunisia | Financials | Banks | Tunis | 1958 | Central bank | S | A |
Compagnie Tunisienne de Navigation | Industrials | Delivery services | Tunis | 1959 | Ferry and freight transport | P | A |
Entreprise Tunisienne d'Activités Pétrolières | Oil & gas | Exploration & production | Tunis | 1972 | State petroleum | S | A |
Evertek | Technology | Telecommunications equipment | Tunis | 2008 | Mobile handsets | P | A |
Groupe Mabrouk | Consumer services | Food retailers & wholesalers | Tunis | 1948 | Supermarkets | P | A |
Industries Mécaniques Maghrébines | Consumer goods | Automobiles | Kairouan | 1982 | Auto manufacturer | P | A |
Integration Objects | Technology | Software | Tunis | 2002 | Software development and consulting | P | A |
Karthago Airlines | Consumer services | Airlines | Tunis | 2001 | Charter airline | P | A |
La Poste Tunisienne | Industrials | Delivery services | Tunis | 1847 | Post | P | A |
Monoprix | Consumer services | Food retailers & wholesalers | Mégrine | 1999 | Supermarkets | P | A |
Nouvelair | Consumer services | Airlines | Monastir | 1989 | Airline | P | A |
Princesse El-Materi Holdings | Conglomerates | - | Tunis | 2004[2] | Retail, travel, real estate, media, financials | P | A |
Société Nationale des Chemins de Fer Tunisiens | Industrials | Railroads | Tunis | 1956 | National railways | S | A |
Société Tunisienne de Banque | Financials | Banks | Tunis | 1958 | State bank | S | A |
Stusid Bank | Financials | Banks | Tunis | 1981 | Bank | P | A |
Syphax Airlines | Consumer services | Airlines | Sfax | 2011 | Airline, defunct 2015 | P | D |
Tunisair Express | Consumer services | Airlines | Tunis | 1991 | Airline, part of Tunisair | S | A |
Tunisair | Consumer services | Airlines | Tunis | 1948 | Flag carrier airline | S | A |
Tunisavia | Consumer services | Airlines | Tunis | 1974 | Charter airline | P | A |
Tunisian Company of Electricity and Gas | Utilities | Multiutilities | Tunis | 1962 | Power and gas | P | A |
Tunisie Telecom | Telecommunications | Fixed line telecommunications | Tunis | 1995 | Telecom, ISP | P | A |
Vermeg | Technology | Software | Tunis | 1994 | Financial software | P | A |
Wallyscar | Consumer goods | Automobiles | La Marsa | 2007 | Auto manufacturer | P | A |
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Banque de l'Habitat's headquarters.
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Banque Nationale Agricole's headquarters.
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Société Tunisienne de Banque's headquarters.
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3G of Tunisiana.
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A Compagnie Tunisienne de Navigation cargo ship Amilcar in Tunis harbor, 2012.
See also
editReferences
edit- ^ "Explore the Global Competitiveness Report 2008-2009 © 2008 World Economic Forum". Archived from the original on November 24, 2010. Retrieved January 11, 2010.
- ^ "PRINCESSE HOLDING Group: Private Company Information". Bloomberg. Retrieved 2017-12-24.
External links
edit- Media related to Companies of Tunisia at Wikimedia Commons