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Libya

‏ليبيا

Northern Africa, Africa

Arabic

Libya (‏ليبيا) is a country in Northern Africa, Africa. With a population of 7,459,000 and an area of 1,759,540 km², the capital city is Tripoli. The official language is Arabic. The national currency is the Libyan dinar (ل.د LYD).

Quick Facts

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Tripoli
Capital
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7,459,000
Population
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1,759,540 km²
Area
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ل.د LYD
Currency
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+218
Dial Code
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.ly
TLD

Economy

Libya has a GDP per capita of $6,569, reflecting the average economic output per person in the country.

GDP per Capita$6,569
GNI per Capita$6,890

Geography

Libya is located in Northern Africa at coordinates 25.00°N, 17.00°E. It shares borders with 6 countries. The highest point is Bikku Bitti at 2,267 m.

ContinentAfrica
Coordinates25.00°N, 17.00°E
🏔️ Highest PointBikku Bitti
2,267 m
TimezonesUTC+01:00

Speed Limits

General road speed limits in Libya, 100 km/h on rural roads.

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100
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General speed limits. Local exceptions may apply. Source: Wikidata.

UNESCO World Heritage

Libya is home to 1 UNESCO World Heritage Site, reflecting its rich cultural and natural history.

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1

World Heritage Sites

Infrastructure

Notable infrastructure highlights in Libya, including Wadi Al Rabi Stadium with a capacity of 50,000 seats.

🏟️ Largest StadiumWadi Al Rabi Stadium
50,000 seats

Frequently Asked Questions about Libya

What is the capital of Libya?
The capital of Libya is Tripoli.
What is the population of Libya?
Libya has a population of approximately 7,459,000 people.
What currency does Libya use?
Libya uses the Libyan dinar (ل.د LYD).
What language is spoken in Libya?
The official language of Libya is Arabic.
What is the area of Libya?
Libya covers a total area of 1,759,540 km².
What is the GDP per capita of Libya?
The GDP per capita of Libya is approximately $6,569.
How many UNESCO World Heritage Sites does Libya have?
Libya has 1 UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Data sources: Basic country data — restcountries.com (CC BY 4.0) · Geography, speed limits, stadiums — Wikidata (CC0) · Zoos, botanical gardens, hospitals — OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL) · GNI per capita — World Bank (CC BY 4.0) · UNESCO World Heritage — UNESCO WHC · Climate — Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0)