Libya: flag, capital and facts

Flag of Libya

Libya is a country in Northern Africa. Its capital is Tripoli. It covers about 1,759,540 km² (679,362 sq mi). The official language is Arabic. It shares land borders with 6 countries.

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Libya at a glance

Official name
State of Libya
Capital
Tripoli
Region
Northern Africa (Africa)
Area
1,759,540 km² (679,362 sq mi)
Official language
Arabic
Currency
Libyan dinar (ل.د)
People
Libyan
Calling code
+218
Internet domain
.ly
Landlocked
No
UN member
Yes

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Frequently asked questions

The capital of Libya is Tripoli.

Libya is in Northern Africa, part of the Africa region.

Libya uses the Libyan dinar (ل.د).

The official language of Libya is Arabic.

Libya borders Algeria, Chad, Egypt, Niger, Sudan and Tunisia.

Country facts from the world-countries dataset (ODbL 1.0).