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Libya
Sahara Meets the Mediterranean
Overview
A vast North African nation with Mediterranean coastline and Saharan interior, home to well-preserved Roman ruins at Leptis Magna amid ongoing political turbulence.
Geographic Context
Region
Africa
Subregion
Northern Africa
Land Area
1,759,540 km²
Capital
Tripoli
Languages
Arabic
Currencies
Libyan dinar (ل.د)
At a Glance
22
Oyster Score
Composite index
Health
29
Freedom
37
Security
0
Life Expectancy
72.2 yrs
Median Age
27.2 yrs
Urbanization
82%
Cost Index
45
Housing Index
16
Healthcare Access
31/100
Climate
Average Temperature
20.9°C
Average AQI
27
Most Temperate Cities
1 Al Qaţrūn 22.8°C
2 Ubari 22.8°C
3 Al Jadīd 22.7°C
4 Idrī 22.7°C
5 Murzuq 22.7°C
Best Air Quality Cities
1 Awjilah 21 AQI
2 Darnah 21 AQI
3 Gialo 21 AQI
4 Tobruk 21 AQI
5 Al Qubbah 21 AQI
Cities
Tagiura Al Abyār Al Ajaylat Al ‘Azīzīyah Al Bayḑā’ Al Burayqah Al Jadīd Al Marj Al Qaţrūn At Tāj Awjilah Az Zāwīyah
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Az Zuwaytīnah Darnah Ghadāmis Giado Gialo Idrī Marādah Masallātah Mişrātah Mizdah Murzuq Qaryat Sulūq Şabrātah Tūkrah Zuwārah Tripoli Benghazi Ajdabiya Al Khums Zawiya Gharyan Sabhā Tobruk Sirte Şurmān Yafran Al Qubbah Tarhuna Bani Walid Al Jawf Ubari Zintan Nālūt Hūn Ghat Zalţan Brak Waddān Bardia Qasr Abu Hadi Jaghbub Zliten
Economy & Finance
Society & Governance
International
Travel
Visas & Entry Requirements
Visa-Free 40 countries
Diplomatic Relations
Embassies & Alliances
Missions 48
Defence
Military & Security
Mil. Spending 15.48% GDP
Infrastructure
Energy & Transport
Internet Speed 19 Mbps
Environment
Emissions & Biodiversity
Disaster Risk 58/100
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Sources: World Bank | WHO | Freedom House | OECD · Last updated: 2025
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