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Djerba

American  
[jer-buh] / ˈdʒɛr bə /
Or Jerba

noun

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


Djerba British  
/ ˈdʒɜːbə /

noun

  1. 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

Bird-watching hotspots for flamingos include Djerba island off Tunisia's south-eastern coast, and Korba Lagoon further to the north.

From BBC Feb. 10, 2025

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

From New York Times Aug. 3, 2023

Djerba, a dusty island of palm trees and olive groves, lures hundreds of thousands of tourists every year - mainly Germans and French - for its sandy beaches and rich history.

From Washington Times May 11, 2023

“The three centers in Zarzis are full and cannot shelter more people. We also have 380 other migrants in confinement in Djerba with nowhere to go,” Slim said.

From Seattle Times Jul. 3, 2021

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