Beja is the biggest city in North Western Tunisia and the capital of the eponymous Governorate. It has a long history, being founded by Berbers, followed by the rule of various empires including the Carthaginians, the Numidians, the Romans and the Byzantines. During the Roman period, the city bore the name Vaga.
The landmark of Beja is the white stork (called billǟriž in the local dialect). Furthermore, the region of Beja is famous for its fertile soil and thus agriculture as well as dairy products, e.g. the gūta (Ricotta) cheese.
