Geography
Libya is in Northern Africa, Africa. Its listed coordinates are 25, 17; it has Algeria, Chad, Egypt, Niger, Sudan, Tunisia.
Neighboring countries: Algeria, Chad, Egypt, Niger, Sudan, Tunisia
Africa
Libya
Libya is a country in Northern Africa. Learn its capital, flag, population, area, currency, language, geography, culture, food, famous places, travel facts, and FAQs.
Quick Facts
- Capital
- Tripoli
- Continent
- Africa
- Region
- Northern Africa
- Population
- 7.5 million
- Area
- 1,759,540 km²
- Currency
- Libyan dinar (LYD)
- Official language
- Arabic
- Calling code
- +218
- Internet TLD
- .ly
- Time zone
- UTC+01:00
Libya map preview: 25.00, 17.00
People and Culture
Libya uses Arabic in this dataset. Culture, traditions, education, sport, arts, and daily life can vary by region, language community, and local history, so deeper cultural notes should be checked with reliable local sources.
Food: Food culture in Libya varies by region and community. This profile avoids naming specific dishes unless they have been reviewed from a dedicated source, making it a safe starting point for classroom or travel research.
Short History
Libya is recorded with the official name State of Libya. This profile uses country database fields for quick reference and links the country to its region, capital, identifiers, and basic geography. Detailed historical timelines should be checked with dedicated historical sources when used for formal research.
Famous Places and Travel Facts
Famous places
- Tripoli
- Northern Africa cultural and historic sites
- Africa map and regional landmarks
Travel facts
- Capital or main administrative city: Tripoli
- Time zone data: UTC+01:00
- Check official sources for entry, safety, and transport information.
Fun facts
- Libya is grouped under Africa.
- Libya has a listed area of 1,759,540 km².
- Libya is listed as a UN member.
FAQs about Libya
What is the capital of Libya?
The capital of Libya is Tripoli.
What continent is Libya in?
Libya is in Africa.
What currency does Libya use?
Libya uses the Libyan dinar.
What language is spoken in Libya?
Arabic is listed for Libya in this database.