Ajim

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Ajim
Ajim (Tunisia )
Ajim
Ajim
Location in Tunisia
Coordinates: 33°43′N 10°45′E / 33.717, 10.75
Country Tunisia
Governorate Medenine Governorate
Population (2008)
 - Total 20,000
Time zone CET (UTC1)

Ajim (Arabic:أجيم) is a port city located on the Island of Djerba off the west coast of Tunisia. It is Djerba's main fishing port and the closest city to the African continent. It has a population of around 20,000 people as of 2008. The city and surrounding areas were used as a filming location for the Star Wars films. Tourists can visit Obi-Wan Kenobi’s house, the Mos Eisley Cantina and other buildings featured in the series.

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http://theswca.com/travel/tunisia/ajim/ajim.html

Coordinates: 33°43′N 10°45′E / 33.717, 10.75