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Libya Facts and Figures
Location of libya
Flag of Libya
Map of Libya
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 |
NEWS FROM Libya
Friday, 05-24-13, 11:09
[Magharebia]Benghazi -Libya's Ministry of Martyrs and Missing Persons is conducting DNA and other forensic tests on the corpses of men, women and children found last week in Tawergha.
Friday, 05-24-13, 10:54
[AI London]This is part of a special 'People on the Move' series, highlighting the human rights violations faced by migrants, refugees and asylum-seekers in every part of the world. These profiles are being published around the launch of Amnesty International's Annual Report 2013.
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