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Tunisia records 12,305 urban properties owned by foreigners

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Tunisia records 12,305 urban properties owned by foreigners

Tunisia’s Ministry of State Domains and Land Affairs has recorded 12,305 urban properties formerly or currently owned by foreigners, including 7,645 that belonged to French nationals. The data was provided in a written response to MP Basma Hammami, according to the website of the Assembly of the Representatives of the People.

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