General Information

The great socialist people's Libyan Arab Jamahiriya is a part of the gigantic of Africa. it's also a natural extension of the Arab world. it is a revolutionary active center for the unity of Arabs. Jamahiriya is an old country. it's old as the history of mankind itself. it is the land of ancient civilizations the extended for countries in the past.

Location
Jamahiriya lies in the northern part of Africa. it is surrounded by six countries: Egypt and Sudan from the east, Tunis and Algeria from the west. Chad and Niger from the south, while in the north lays the Mediterranean Sea with a coast extending for 2000 Kilometers.

The area
the total area of Jamahiriya in nearly two million square Kilometers. It is the fourth African country.

Climate
Climate varies from one region to another in the Jamahiriya. The weather on the coastal region is warm in winter and hot dry in summer (Med. Type of climate).
In the Sahara the climate is hot dry in summer and cool in winter.

Population
The population of the Jamahiriya is nearly 5,000,000 . 75% of the total population lives in the towns on the coastal region, e.g. Tripoli, Benghazi, Zawia, Derna, Musrata and others.
As the projects of industry widespread all over the Jamahiriya, the density of population in the interior towns increased, e.g. in Sabha and others.
National Wealth:
oil an natural gas are the main source of the national wealth as well as phosphates, agricultural products, salt, iron, and animal wealth

Currency & language
The official currency is Libyan Dinar.
Language: Arabic and the English is widely spoken.

Note credit cards are not accepted.
Electricity 220v 50Hz