Humt Souq

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Humt Souq is an alternative transliteration of Houmt Souk, the main town on the Tunisian island of Djerba known for its traditional markets and historic architecture.

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Predicate Object
instanceOf human settlement
town
administrativeRole main town of Djerba
alternateName Houmt Souk
capitalOf Djerba island (de facto main town)
linked to: Djerba
climate Mediterranean climate
continent Africa
country Tunisia
countryCallingCode +216
currency Tunisian dinar
hasBuildingStyle Islamic architecture
North African vernacular architecture
linked to: Berber architecture
hasFeature caravanserais
covered markets
flat-roof architecture
harbor
mosques
old town
traditional whitewashed houses
hasHeritage Arab
Berber
Jewish
hasMarketType daily souk
weekly market
island Djerba
knownFor ceramics
handicrafts
historic architecture
souks
textiles
traditional jewelry
traditional markets
languageUsed Arabic
Tunisian Arabic
linked to: Maghrebi Arabic
locatedInAdministrativeTerritorialEntity Medenine Governorate
locatedNear Mediterranean Sea
locatedOn Djerba
partOf Djerba
primaryEconomicActivity craft production
tourism
trade
religion Islam (majority)
timeZone Central European Time
touristAttractionType historic medina
traditional bazaar area
transportConnection ferry links to mainland Tunisia

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Houmt Souk alternateName Humt Souq