La Marsa

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official_name = La Marsa
native_name = المرسى
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subdivision_name = Tunisia
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population_total = 77890
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latd=36|latm=52|latNS=N
longd=10|longm=19|longEW=E
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La Marsa or al-Marsa ( _ar. المرسى) is a coastal town in far northeastern Tunisia near the capital Tunis. It is located at around coord|36|52|60|N|10|19|60|E. The population is estimated as 65,742, as of 2006. The old summer capital of pre-colonial Tunisia, it is today a popular vacation spot for many middle class Tunisians.

It is connected to Tunis by the TGM railway.

External links

* [http://www.fotopaises.com/foto/Tunez/Marsa/6869.htm View of La Marsa]
* [http://www.tunisia.com/Tunisia/Travel/Tunisia-Travel-Guides/Northern-Tunisia/La-Marsa La Marsa travel guide]
* [http://lexicorient.com/tunisia/marsa.htm Lexicorient]