Tourist Guide Tripoli
Tripoli is Libya's largest city and port, the country's capital and the full-time
residence of Colonel Qaddafi.
It is located on the Mediterranean Sea, in the north-western part of the country.
The climate is Mediterranean with hot dry summers, cool winters and some modest
rainfall.
The city was founded in the 7th century BC by the Phoenicians, who named it
Oea.
In 643 AD it came under the Arabic domination and then it became part of the
Ottoman Empire in 1551.
As an important gateway between Africa and Europe, commerce prospered through
the years.
Modern Tripoli is divided into two parts:
El-Mina, the port area and site of the beautiful ancient city;
The town of Tripoli.
Tripoli International Airport is very near the city.
Max: 57° F
Min: 54° F
