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Djerba (Jerba) is the island off the coast of Tunisia and is known as one of the best ecological destinations in the world.

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Djerba (Jerba) is the island off the coast of Tunisia and is known as one of the best ecological destinations in the world. It may be considered a small island but it is bursting with cultural richness.

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Key Facts & Information

DESCRIPTION

  • Jerba, also spelled Jarbah or Djerba, is an island situated in the Gulf of Gabes on the Mediterranean Sea. It is located off the Tunisian mainland, to which it is connected by a causeway almost 4 miles (6 km) long.
  • The island of Djerba is 198 square miles (514 sq km), and is shaped like a molar tooth. The island’s rise is low—scarcely 188 feet (54 m) above ocean level at its most noteworthy point—and is encompassed by shallow sea shores of fine sand and palm trees, particularly in the upper east.
  • The island was referred to antiquated geographers as the “place that is known for the lotus eaters” and was initially settled by the Romans.

HISTORY

  • Djerba’s main city is called Houmt-Souk and its population is around 70,000 people. The island is also known to be the home of the most ancient synagogue El Ghriba that is 26 centuries old.
  • Most of the populace are Muslims who are considered highly ethical towards other religions.
  • The island was vanquished by the Arabs in 655 CE. Over the next hundreds of years, it went under the control of the Berbers, Sicilians, and the Spanish. They all sought to establish control over the prolific grounds of Djerba.
  • It was in 1881 that the French overpowered a significant part of the island as part of a deal with the British. Under French decision, local people have been genuinely ensured by their adversaries.
  • All through the 1950s, Djerba being part of Tunisia, celebrated the independence of the Tunisian Republic after it won its freedom from the French.
  • The island is famous among tourists with its town Ajim that was used in 1977 as the setting for Mos Eisley, the home of Anakin Skywalker from Star Wars.
  • An interesting fact is that the island’s construction of high buildings is prohibited. As far as architecture goes, most of the hotels are built in the traditional style of local homes – square white buildings with domed roofs.
  • This type of construction emphasizes how much the people in Djerba are respectful towards traditions.

DJERBA ATTRACTIONS

  • Quad Evasion and Passion are bicycle activities in the island. These are huge tourist attractions in Tunisia.
  • During a two hour trek, there is a ride along the sea and across sand dunes, as one admires the wonders that the island has to offer.
  • Djerba Explore Park is another natural life community that centers intensely around crocodiles.
  • Guellala Museum is another attraction to Djerba island. Built in 2001, this art museum boasts a fine collection of pottery.
  • Folk Museum (Musée des Arts et Traditions Populaires) is housed in the beautiful 18th-century Zaouia of Sidi Zitouni, with its impressive stalactite-designed ceilings.
  • Djerba’s most popular beach is Plage Sidi Maharès. It is the perfect place to relax and catch some sun after all that souk strolling and ceramic shopping.
  • The Blue Dolphin Dive Centre is a must-see attraction that shows the beauty of the Mediterranean sea. It is an excellent resource for scuba divers.

CUISINES

  • There are many different salad recipes in the island, but the primary ones are Mechouia serving of mixed veggies (cooked peppers, tomatoes and extraordinary veggies) and Tounsia plate of blended veggies (or Tunisian serving of blended veggies: cucumber, tomato, onion, mint and lemon juice).
  • Servings of mixed vegetables commonly go with fish, harissa (zesty pepper glue) and a number of the time with olives.
  • Couscous is a Maghrebi dish of little (about 3 mm breadth) steamed bundles of crushed durum wheat semolina, for the most part, presented with a stew spooned on top.
  • Bambalouni is a Tunisian variant of American doughnuts. It is a round-formed flour batter seared in oil and sprinkled with sugar or nectar.
  • Roasting lamb is just as easy, if not easier, than roasting a chicken. It is done by rubbing the lamb shoulder with a mixture of fresh herbs, garlic, and olive oil and putting it in the oven for an hour or so.
  • The Berber recipe of lamb was the most famous meal served in Djerba.
  • The lamb has vegetables from Tataouine, which are cooked on the fire in the ground, inside the container pot.

Djerba Worksheets

This is a fantastic bundle which includes everything you need to know about the Djerba across 20 in-depth pages. These are ready-to-use Djerba worksheets that are perfect for teaching students about the Djerba (Jerba) which is the island off the coast of Tunisia and is known as one of the best ecological destinations in the world. It may be considered a small island but it is bursting with cultural richness.

Complete List Of Included Worksheets

  • Djerba Facts
  • The Island Off
  • Sequence of Events
  • Broken Words
  • The Invaders
  • Traditions
  • Decoding Food
  • The Lotus Eater
  • Tunisia Spots
  • Promoting
  • Free Verse

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