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Sfax

Sfax is a major port city in Tunisia, founded in AD 849. Located 270 km southeast of Tunis, it serves as the capital of the Sfax Governorate and is a significant Mediterranean port. With a population of 341,999, Sfax is Tunisia's second-most populous city after Tunis. Its primary industries include phosphate, olive and nut processing, fishing, and international trade, making it an important economic center in the region.