Libya country

 

Libya Capital: Tripoli

Libya Dialing code: +218

Libya Airport code: HLLQ ,HLLT

Libya Continent: Africa

Libya Area:  700,000 sq mi  (1,759,540 km2)

Libya Currency: dinar Dollar

Libya Official Language:  Arabic

Libya Population: 6.9 million (Approx.)

Libya National Day: 24 December

Libya National Animal: Barbary lion

Libya National Bird:  hawk

Libya National Fruit: No official

Libya National Flower:  Pomegranate Blossom

Libya National Tree: No official

Libya National Sport: Football

Libya Time zone: UTC +2 ( GMT +2)

Libya Driving side: Right side of the road

Libya Flag:

Green- Represents agriculture.

Red- presents blood.

Black- dark days of Italian occupation.

Culture of Libya:

Libya has many ethnic groups, and blend of many influences. It is also indigenous. Libya's culture is mixed with ethnic groups and religious cultures. It is both rich and diverse in some areas. The most popular religion in Libya is Islamic.

Libya is full of desert, and the people are generally friendly and welcoming to visitors. Its mixed religious influences attract visitors.

Must visit places in the Libya:

• Al-Majidya Mosque
• Jamahiriya
• Gurgi Mosque
• Tripoli Tower

Traditional Festivals in Libya:

• Ghat Festival
• Nalut Spring Festival
• Libya's National Theatre Festival

Libya Must-try Foods:

• Baklava
• Harissa
• Bazeen
• Shakshouka

Weather in Libya:

Summer: July-August

Rain: Every month

Winter: January-February

Economics of Libya:

Libya is more dependent on Oil. Its GDP is $45 billion (approximately), ranking it 95 in the world. This country has 155% debt. The natural resource sector is Libya's main source of income.

Libya imports Vehicles, petroleum, food, Pharmaceutical, and Cereals. Its exports are Organic chemicals, Aluminum, Copper, Fruits, Rubber, Iron, and steel.

Libya's export and import partners are China, Switzerland, China, Egypt, Tunisia, and South Korea.

Sports in Libya:

Football is the most popular national sport in Libya. Other popular sports in Libya are football, basketball, volleyball, Squash, cycling, athletics, and Boxing.

Transport in Libya:

How many airports are in Libya?

There are 18 airports including international, private, and domestic.  Tripoli International Airport is the biggest airport in Libya.

Libya's main public transport modes are buses, airlines, Railways, which are low-cost ways to get around.

How many countries travel without visas to Libya?

13 countries do not require visas. The government grants 41 e-visas and 25 on-arrival visas. A visa is required for 149 countries.

The passport ranks 80 in the world.

Defense in Libya:

Libya is the safest country in the world. The Libyan National Army (LNA) is the military, with limited powers of 50,000 (approx...) active duty personnel, and people protecting their country. $700 Million approx. budget of defense. The rank of defense in the world is 85.

Libya Country Top 5 Interesting Facts:

•  Libya has had only one king in its lifetime
• Libya is Home to the largest proven oil reserves in Africa.
• Libyan Desert is known for going for decades without rain
• Libya imports 80% of its food.
• Thick as black syrup is a Libyan Tea.