Monastir

Monastir is a city on the central coast of Tunisia, in the Sahel area. Traditionally a fishing port, Monastir is now a major tourist resort. Its population is 41,400. It is the capital of Monastir Governorate. The city was founded on the ruins of the Punic–Roman city of Ruspina. It features a well preserved Ribat that was used to scan the sea for hostile ships.

Sahara Desert

The Sahara is the world's largest hot desert. It stretches from the Red Sea to the outskirts of the Atlantic Ocean. Some of its sand dunes can reach 180m in height. The name comes from the Arabic name for desert.