
This study concerns aspects of regional development in Tunisia. It specifically considers how economic factors affect income differentials among regions, and ways in which these in turn influence trends in internal migration. The effect of these trends on urbanization is also explored.
The relationship between urbanization and regional development in Tunisia is explored. The author concludes that the urban system provides the framework on which development has to be based.
This is an analysis of trends in urbanization in Tunisia since 1936 and is based on official data. The author examines differences in the rate of growth among urban areas of different sizes as well as regional differences.
Fertility differentials in Tunisia are illustrated with two maps, which are based on data from the censuses of 1975 and 1984.