Libya Country Overview

 

State of Libya

Libya Country Overview. The official name is Libya. It is also commonly referred to as Libya.

 

African map highlighting Libya location.

1. Where is Libya located?
   

   Libya is located in the north of Africa. Libya borders the following countries; Algeria to the west and Tunisia to the northwest, Egypt to the east, Sudan to the southeast, Chad to the south, and Niger to the southwest.

2. What is the capital of Libya?

   The Capital of Libya is Tripoli.

3. How large is the country of Libya?

   Libya has 1,759,541 square kilometers of land.

4. Is Libya a member of the African Union?
   

   Libya is a a member of the African Union. It has been a member since May 25th, 1963.

1. What is the population of Libya?
   

   The population of Libya is slightly over 7.1 million as of 2020 (approx). The most populated city in Libya is Tripoli with a population of 3 million approx. (2020).

2. What are the Ethnic groups in Libya?

   As of 2018, the estimated breakdown of the most populous ethnic groups in Libya are; Arab-Berber, and Others.

3. How many languages are spoken in Libya?

   The most popular languages spoken in Libya are; Arabic, Libyan Arabic, Berber, and Teda.

4. What religions are in Libya?
   

   Libya religious groups consist of; Islam, Christianity, and other traditional religions.

1. Libya Political System Overview.

   Libya has a Unitary provisional unity form of government. The country has 22 administrative regions (22 Governorates).

2. What is the currency used in Libya?

   The Libyan dinar (LYD) is the official currency for Libya.

3. What makes up the economy in Libya?

   Libya ‘s main resources and industries consist of; potatoes, watermelons, tomatoes, onions, dates, olives, wheat, poultry, vegetables, petroleum, aluminum, iron and steel, textiles, and cement.

All numerical data are estimates. Information may vary after the date of this article.