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Libya

Libyen

Libya is in Africa. Here you’ll find flag, capital and neighbours to learn.

Borders: Algeria, Egypt, Niger, Sudan, Chad, Tunisia

Capital
Tripoli
Region
Africa
Subregion
Nordafrika
Area
1,759,540 km²
Population
7,458,555
Language
Arabic
Neighbours
Algeria, Egypt, Niger, Sudan, Chad, Tunisia

Did you know?

  • Geography

    Over 90 percent of Libya is desert; the country has North Africa’s lowest population density.

  • Economy

    The Great Man-Made River project pumps fossil groundwater from the Sahara thousands of kilometres to the coast — the world’s largest irrigation project.

  • History

    Leptis Magna ranks among the best-preserved Roman cities in the world.

  • Economy

    Libya holds Africa’s largest proven oil reserves.

Frequently asked questions about Libya

Tripoli is the capital of Libya.