British Tunisians are citizens or residents of the United Kingdom that are of Tunisian ancestry. British-Tunisians may also include children born in the United Kingdom to a British (or of any other origin) parent and a Tunisian parent.

British Tunisians
Total population
Tunisian-born residents
6,148 (2011 Census)
Regions with significant populations
England, Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland
Languages
Tunisian Arabic and British English

Demographics

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The 2011 UK Census recorded 5,715 Tunisian-born residents in England, 117 in Wales,[1] 267 in Scotland,[2] and 49 in Northern Ireland.[3]

Notable British-Tunisians or Tunisians residing in the United Kingdom

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  • Wafa Zaiane, journalist at the BBC Arabic Service, London[4]
  • Hinda Hicks, singer
  • Nadia Al Turki, TV journalist[5]
  • Hasna Kourda, Founder of British-Tunisian startup Save Your Wardrobe[6]

See also

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References

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  1. ^ "2011 Census: QS203EW Country of birth (detailed), local authorities in England and Wales". Office for National Statistics. 11 December 2012. Retrieved 10 October 2019
  2. ^ "Country of birth (detailed)" (PDF). National Records of Scotland. Retrieved 10 October 2019
  3. ^ "Country of Birth – Full Detail: QS206NI". Northern Ireland Statistics and Research Agency.. Retrieved 10 October 2019
  4. ^ Nadia Al-Turki (8 October 2013). "In conversation with BBC news anchor Wafa Zaiane". Retrieved 2019-10-24.
  5. ^ "Nadia Al Turki joins our Advisory Council". Retrieved 2021-06-23.
  6. ^ "How Tunisian Entrepreneur Hasna Kourda Is Making Fashion More Sustainable Through Tech And AI". Retrieved 2022-04-20.
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