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Libya Related information

Capital: Tripoli

City English Name: Tripoli

Country: Libya

Country English Name: Libya

Province: n/a

Province English Name: n/a

Country Area Code: +218

Longitude and Latitude: 26.3351° N, 17.2283° E

Currency: Libyan dinar (LYD)

Language: Arabic

IANA Time Zone: Africa/Tripoli

Standard Time Zone: Central European Time (CET)

Daylight Saving Time: Central European Summer Time (CEST)

Introduction:

Libya, officially known as the State of Libya, is a country located in North Africa. It is bordered by the Mediterranean Sea to the north, Egypt to the east, Sudan to the southeast, Chad and Niger to the south, and Algeria and Tunisia to the west. Libya is the fourth largest country in Africa by area, covering over 1.76 million square kilometers (680,000 sq mi).

Libya is a sparsely populated country with a population of around 6.8 million people. The majority of the population is Arab, with Berber and Tuareg minorities. Islam is the official religion of Libya, and Arabic is the official language.

Libya has a rich history dating back to ancient times. It was part of the Roman Empire, the Byzantine Empire, and the Ottoman Empire. In the 20th century, Libya was a colony of Italy and then became an independent state in 1951. From 1969 to 2011, Libya was ruled by Muammar Gaddafi. After Gaddafi was overthrown and killed in 2011, Libya entered a period of political instability.

Libya is a member of the United Nations, the African Union, and the Arab League. The country is a major oil producer and has a significant amount of natural gas reserves.