Djerba Island in Tunisia

Djerba, an island off the coast of Tunisia, is known for Mediterranean beaches and whitewashed desert towns influenced by Berber, Arab, Jewish and African cultures. Houmt Souk is the main city, known for its handicraft markets, fishing port and 16th-century fortress, Borj el Kebir. To the south is El Ghriba synagogue, a pilgrimage site for North African Jews.

Area: 514 km²

Location: Gulf of Gabès

Ethnic groups: Berbers, Arabs, Jews and Black African

Largest settlement: Houmt El Souk (pop. 75,904)

Population: 163,726 (2014)