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Safaqis

Safaqis

9.7
A city in eastern Tunisia near phosphate mines on the Mediterranean coast
  • proper noun
: Sfax
  • Safaqis is located along the Mediterranean coast and is famous for its phosphate mines.

Examples

  • The growing phosphate industry has contributed significantly to the economy of Safaqis.

  • Many people visit Safaqis to experience its unique blend of modern industry and traditional Tunisian culture.

  • Safaqis is known for its vibrant marketplace and rich history in the olive oil trade.

  • I visited Safaqis last summer.

  • Have you ever been to Safaqis?

  • Many tourists flock to Safaqis each year to enjoy its beautiful beaches and local cuisine.

  • Safaqis stands as Tunisia's second largest city, attracting visitors with its rich cultural heritage.

Synonyms

Sfax
vsSafaqis
1 8.4

A city in eastern Tunisia on the coast known for busy markets and phosphate production

is the alternate spelling used for the same city name

Surface Forms

Safaqis main

Etymology

Safaqis is the local Arabic name Ṣafāqis for the Tunisian city that English and French speakers write as Sfax. A helpful way to remember it is to think of Safaqis as the Arabic form of 'Sfax', which connects the name to the city's local language and long history.