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Overall the region, and Tozeur in particular, is going through a tough time. The region is embracing the very unstable tourism economy and shying away from its traditional agricultural based economy that provided security for centuries. If history is any indication for the region, during the first Gulf War the sector suffered tremendously with a loss of large number of workers and an increase in unmployment. The same happened twice during September 11, 2001 attacks and the current Iraq war.
Banking and Money
The city is served by all Tunisian banks. One can find easily banks, ATMs, and money exchange offices. Most Western money is accepted directly (albeit not legal, one needs to exchange his money first). Most credit cards, like VISA, MASTERCARD, DINERS CLUB, are also honored in hotels, restaurants, and artisans shops.
Famous people
Aboul-Qacem Echebbi (b. Tozeur, February,1909; d. October 9, 1934), is a famous Tunisian poet and known and respected throughout the Arab world for his elegant style and powerful words. The current Tunisian anthem is based on one of his poems.
One of his most famous poems is titled "To the tyrants of the world". A famous Tunisian and contemporary singers Latifa Arfaoui sang this poem in support of Palestinian kids killed by Israel under the rule of Ariel Sharon; however, most Arabs would agree that this poem is more fitting to their leaders instead.
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