libya map and information page

Description

Libya is literally covered by the Sahara Desert. The only exception is the narrow 1,200 mile coastline bordering the Mediterranean Sea, where almost 80% of its population resides.

Once part of the Roman province of New Africa, it was subsequently controlled by the Byzantine and Ottoman empires. In modern times it was occupied by the British and French, but since 1969, the country is led by the government of Colonel Muammar Qaddafi.

Tripoli, the ancient capital city, was designed by the Romans, and remains one of the most exotic destinations on the planet.

Oil is the driving force in the country's economy, and in fact, Libya has the highest standard of living in Africa.

In 2003 the United Nations finally voted to lift the 11-year-long sanctions because of Libya's payment of indemnity to victims and relatives of terrorism. In 2004, the United States removed all remaining sanctions, and began to establish normal diplomatic relations.

Tourism is still somewhat rare here, however in recent times the country has opened its borders to inquisitive visitors interested in Roman ruins and other historic sites. Most sources still warn of potential dangers for western travelers because of the war in Iraq.

Read more about Libya here!

Facts and Figures

Official Name The Great Socialist People's Libyan Arab Jamahiriya

Capital City Tripoli

Population 5,900,754

Languages Arabic, English, Italian, others

Official Currency Libyan Dinar

Religions Muslim, others

Latitude/Longitude 25º00 N, 17º00 E

Land Area 1,759,540 sq km (679,358 sq miles)

Time and Date in Tripoli

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Maps

Large (color) map here

African Continent (printable) here

African Continent by WorldAtlas, here

African Outline Map here

Libya Outline Map here

Libya Map, CIA version here

Libya Maps, University of Texas here

Recommended Links

Libya (Complete) info on the (GDP) economy, imports and exports, natural resources, government, population, military, transportation and more here!

Libya Roman Ruins here

Sahara Desert Photos here

Climate Temperatures in Libya are hot, especially in the desert regions (90% of the country) during the extended summer months. Sandstorms and windy conditions are very common, even along the Mediterranean. Coastal areas are cooler and humid in the fall and winter, but rain is infrequent throughout the country.