Gharbi, Tunisia

Gharbi (Arabic: غربي‎) is the second largest of the Kerkennah Islands off the north coast of Tunisia. The name means "Westerner" in Arabic. Chief town is Mellita. The island has an area of 69 km². The largest island of the group, Chergui, means "Easterner" in Arabic.

Coordinates: 34°39′N 11°02′E / 34.650°N 11.033°E / 34.650; 11.033

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