Ajim

Ajim (Arabic: أجيم Aǧīm) is a commune and port located on the Island of Djerba off the coast of Tunisia.[1] It is Djerba's main fishing port and the closest city to the African continent. It had a population of 24,294 at the 2014 census.

Ajim
Ajim
Location in Tunisia
Coordinates: 33°43′N 10°45′E
Country Tunisia
GovernorateMedenine
Population
 (2014)
  Total24,294
Time zoneUTC1 (CET)

Star Wars filming

The city and surrounding areas were used as filming locations for Star Wars. Tourists can visit buildings featured in the original movie, including Obi-Wan Kenobi's house and the Mos Eisley cantina.[2][3]

Topographic map and satellite view

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