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Monastir is a town in Tunisia located on the Mediterranean coast that has historical and cultural significance in the region. It matters because it serves as an important coastal destination in Tunisia with notable historical sites and economic importance to the country.
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Monastir, also called Mestir (Arabic: المنستير Monastīr / Mestīr, from the Greek μοναστήριον "hermit's cell, monastery"), is a city on the central coast of Tunisia, in the Sahel area, some 20 kilometres (12 miles) south of Sousse and 162 kilometres (101 miles) south of Tunis. Traditionally a fishing port, Monastir is now a major tourist resort. Its population is about 93,306. It is the capital of Monastir Governorate.
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