Ajim
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| Coordinates: 33°43′N 10°45′E / 33.717°N 10.75°E | |
| Country |  Tunisia |
| Governorate | Medenine |
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| • Total | 24,166 |
| Time zone | CET (UTC1) |
Ajim (Arabic: أجيم Aǧīm) is a commune and port 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 had a population of 24,166 at the 2004 census. The city and surrounding areas were used as a filming location for Star Wars. Tourists can visit buildings featured in the original movie, including Obi-Wan Kenobi's house and the Mos Eisley Cantina.
[edit] Topographic Map & Satellite View
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Djerba topographic map in French.
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Djerba satellite view.
[edit] References
http://theswca.com/travel/tunisia/ajim/ajim.html
Coordinates: 33°43′N 10°45′E / 33.717°N 10.75°E
