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Former British Consulate in Tunis

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The former British Consulate is a building that housed the United Kingdom consulate in Tunis, Tunisia, later upgraded to an embassy, following Tunisia's independence in 1956. It is located on Victory Square (formerly Place de la Bourse), adjacent to the medina of Tunis.

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Former British Consulate in Tunis
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