Libya
Capital
Tripoli
Population
~6.9 million
Currency
Libyan Dinar (LYD)
Quick Facts
- Languages
- Arabic
- Religion
- Islam
- Climate
- Arid; hot summers and mild winters
Culture & History
Known for: its oil reserves, the 2011 revolution, desert landscapes, and Roman ruins
Also famous for: Leptis Magna, Sahara Desert, and traditional Berber culture
Food: Couscous
Brief History
Part of the Ottoman Empire; Italian colony; independent kingdom; Gaddafi regime; 2011 revolution; political instability