Meaning of Country's name
|
Local tribesmen were called Libues in Greek, which was later latinized into Libyes |
Capital
|
Tripoli |
Largest Cities
|
Tripoli, Benghazi, Homs, Mistratah, Zawiyah |
Population
|
6,420,000 (2010 est) |
Country Code
|
218 |
Internet Country Code
|
.ly |
Area
|
679,362 sq mi (1,759,540 km sq) |
Area-Comparative
|
Slightly larger than Alaska |
Bordering Countries
|
Egypt, Saudan, Chad, Niger, Algeria, Tunisia |
Date of Founding (Current State)
|
November 21, 1949 |
Type of Government
|
Socialist Military Dictatorship |
Languages Spoken
|
Arabic (majority), Berber and Tamohek (minority) |
Religions Practiced
|
Sunni Muslims (97%) Jews, Christians, Others (1%) |
GDP per Capita
|
$14,328.00 (USD) |
Latest GDP Growth Rate
|
4% (2009 est) |
Top Exports
|
Natural Gas, Petroleum Products, Oil |
National Holidays
|
Jamahiriya Day - March 2, British Evacuation Day - March 28, American Evacuation Day - June 11, National Day - September 1, Day of Mourning - October 26, Independence Day - December 24 |
Money Currency
|
Dinar (LYD) |
National Sports Teams
|
Libya Davis Cup Team, Libya National Futsal Team, Libya National Basketball Team |
Random Fact
|
It's illegal to consume alcohol in Libya |
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