Ajim
| Ajim | |
|---|---|
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  Ajim Location in Tunisia | |
| Coordinates: 33°43′N 10°45′E / 33.717°N 10.750°E | |
| Country |
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| Governorate | Medenine |
| Population (2014) | |
| • Total | 24,294 |
| Time zone | UTC1 (CET) |
Ajim (Arabic: أجيم Aǧīm) is a commune and port located on the Island of Djerba off the coast of Tunisia.[1] It is Djerba's main fishing port and the closest city to the African continent. It had a population of 24,294 at the 2014 census.
The city and surrounding areas were used as a filming location for Star Wars. Tourists can visit buildings featured in the original movie, including Obi-Wan Kenobi's house and the Mos Eisley cantina.[2][3]
Topographic map and satellite view
Djerba topographic map in French.
Djerba satellite view.
References
- ↑ http://theswca.com/travel/tunisia/ajim/ajim.html
- ↑ The Star Wars Traveler by Gus Lopez and Pamela Gren.
- ↑ Loms Galactic Tours by Loms
Coordinates: 33°43′N 10°45′E / 33.717°N 10.750°E
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