Ajim

Ajim
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Ajim
Ajim is located in Tunisia
Ajim
Ajim
Location in Tunisia
Coordinates: 33°43′N 10°45′E / 33.717°N 10.750°E / 33.717; 10.750
Country Tunisia
GovernorateMedenine Governorate
Population
 (2014)
 • Total24,294
Time zoneUTC1 (CET)

Ajim (Arabic: أجيم Aǧīm) is a commune and port located on the Island of Djerba off the coast of Tunisia.[1] It is Djerba's main fishing port and the closest city to the African continent. It had a population of 24,294 at the 2014 census.

Star Wars filming location

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The city and surrounding areas were used as filming locations for Star Wars. Tourists can visit buildings featured in the original movie, including Obi-Wan Kenobi's house and the Mos Eisley cantina.[2][3]

Topographic map and satellite view

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References

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  1. ^ "Ajim". theswca.com. Retrieved 2021-05-15.
  2. ^ The Star Wars Traveler by Gus Lopez and Pamela Gren.
  3. ^ Loms Galactic Tours[permanent dead link] by Loms[permanent dead link]


33°43′N 10°45′E / 33.717°N 10.750°E / 33.717; 10.750