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Surface: The total land area of Libya is around 1,759,540 sq km.

Population:  The population of Libya is around 5,900,754. Arabs and Berbers comprise 97% of the population; the remaining 3% include Europeans and Asians.

System of government: Libya is a military dictatorship.

Capital: Tripoli, with a population of around 1,269,700 inhabitants, is the capital of Libya.

Religion: The state religion is Islam (Sunni Muslim).

Official Language: The official language is Arabic. English and Italian are also spoken.

Government: Libya is a military dictatorship.

Climate: Libya has a Mediterranean climate. Winters are mild and wet and summers, hot and dry.

Units of measure and electricity: Libya follows the metric system of measurement and the official electricity unit is 220V, 50 Hz.

Time Zone: The Libya standard time is GMT + 1.

Currency: Libyan Dinar (1 € = 1, 72 LYD).

Travel documents required: Visas are necessary for travel to Libya.
Economy

Libya is one of the healthier African economies; it has the highest GDP in the continent. This is because of Libya’s vast petroleum and natural gas reserves. A majority of the exports are primarily petroleum based. Other exports include iron, steel and aluminium. The agricultural sector is also an integral part of Libya’s socialist-oriented economy.

The average daily cost of living for a tourist is about 300–500 LYD; an average meal costs anywhere between 20–32 LYD.
Cities: Vacations and Tourism
Benghazi Derna Germa
Ghadhames Ghat Leptis magna
Sabratha Shahat Sussa
Tolmeitha Tripoli Tukra

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