 Libya
Facts and Figures
Source: CIA World Factbook |
| Coordinates |
25 00 N, 17 00 E |
| Area |
total: 1,759,540 sq km land: 1,759,540 sq km water: 0 sq km |
| Climate |
Mediterranean along coast; dry, extreme desert interior |
| Terrain |
mostly barren, flat to undulating plains, plateaus, depressions |
| Population |
6,036,914 note: includes 166,510 non-nationals (July 2007 est.) |
| Languages |
Arabic, Italian, English, all are widely understood in the major cities |
| Imports |
machinery, semi-finished goods, food, transport equipment, consumer products |
| Exports |
crude oil, refined petroleum products, natural gas, chemicals |
| Hazards |
hot, dry, dust-laden ghibli is a southern wind lasting one to four days in spring and fall; dust storms, sandstorms |
| Resources |
petroleum, natural gas, gypsum |
| Geography |
more than 90% of the country is desert or semidesert |
| Nationality |
noun: Libyan(s) adjective: Libyan |
| Capital |
name: Tripoli geographic coordinates: 32 54 N, 13 11 E time difference: UTC+2 (7 hours ahead of Washington, DC during Standard Time) |
| Internet Country Code |
.ly |
| Internet Users |
205,000 (2005) |
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