Djerba

American

[jer-buh] / ˈdʒɛr bə /

Or Jerba

noun

an island off the SE coast of Tunisia: Roman ruins. 197 sq. mi. (510 sq. km).

Djerba British

/ ˈdʒɜːbə /

noun

Ancient name: Meninx. an island off the SE coast of Tunisia, in the Gulf of Gabès: traditionally Homer's land of the lotus-eaters. Pop: about 100 000 (latest est). Area: 510 sq km (197 sq miles)

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On Tunisia's Djerba island, the tourist season has gotten off to a slow start.

From Barron's ● May 18, 2026

Along with his wife and daughter, he is survived by another daughter, Djerba Goldfinger, and a grandchild.

From New York Times ● Aug. 3, 2023

Four other members of Tunisia’s security forces remain hospitalized in Djerba, including one in critical condition.

From Washington Times ● May 11, 2023

Aviel Haddad’s sister, Rona, told Israel’s Kan public radio that the entire family had immigrated to Israel from Tunisia, and that her brother, a jeweler, traveled to Djerba frequently.

From Seattle Times ● May 10, 2023

Tunisia is a majority-Muslim country, but Djerba is home to hundreds of Jews.

From BBC ● May 9, 2023

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