FACTS ABOUT LIBYA
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FACTS ABOUT LIBYA
1.
Tripoli, the capital of Libya, was in a
position to help protect American ships from attack by Barbary pirates in the
19th century.
2.
In Libya’s entire history, it only had
one King. King Idris reigned from 1951 until he was overthrown by Colonel
Gaddafi in 1969.
3.
Although an Islamic nation today, Libya
was an early Christian center historically.
4.
Libya’s 1,770 kilometers (1099
miles) of Mediterranean Sea coast is the longest of any North African country.
5.
The area of the Mediterranean Sea north
of Libya is frequently called the Libyan Sea.
6.
Much of the central and eastern area of
the country is covered by the Libyan Desert.
7.
The Libyan Desert is one of the most
sun-baked and arid places on earth.
8.
Libya’s poor soils and climatic
conditions severely limit how much food can be grown within the country, so it
imports about 75% of its population’s food.
9.
The Libyan dinar is the national
currency of Libya.
10.
Tripoli is the capital and largest city
of Libya, as well as the Port of Tripoli.
11.
Tripoli is also the capital for most
international businesses in the country as well.
12.
Tripoli is a Greek word that means “three
cities”.
13.
Tripoli is also known as the Mermaid of
the Mediterranean for its turquoise waters and whitewashed buildings.
14.
The majority of the Libyan population
lives in its coastal area cities.
15.
Libyan people traditionally lived in
extended families.
16.
The Berbers identify themselves with
their village or tribe before their country.
17.
Libya’s national language is Arabic but
the people also speak Italian and English.
18.
Libya is an Islamic country so women
still wear the Hijab to cover their head according to Islamic law.
19.
Popular sports are soccer, chariot
races, and camel racing.
20.
Libya shares a border with Algeria,
Chad, Egypt, Niger, Sudan and Tunisia.
21.
The total population of Libya is 6,653,210.
22.
Libya Exports:
crude oil, refined petroleum products, natural gas and chemicals
23.
Libya Imports:
machinery, semi-finished goods, food, transport equipment and consumer products
24.
Libyans celebrate their Independence Day
on 24th December every year.
25.
The internet country code for Libya is .ly.
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