Libya
This profile gathers the essentials about the following country: Libya. It gives its capital, flag, position on the map, neighbouring countries, official languages, currency and area.
- Region
- Africa · Northern Africa
- Capital
- Tripoli
- Coordinates of the capital
- 32.89° N, 13.19° E
- Area
- 1,759,540 km²
- Official languages
- Arabic
- Currency
- Libyan Dinar
- Access to the sea
- Yes
- ISO code
- LY
On the map
This country is located in Africa, in the region "Northern Africa". It has access to the sea. This country shares land borders with 6 countries: Algeria, Chad, Egypt, Niger, Sudan, Tunisia.
Its capital is Tripoli. Its area is about 1,759,540 km². By area, this country ranks 16 out of 193 in the world and 4 out of 54 in Africa. Official language: Arabic. Currency: Libyan Dinar.
Capitals of the neighbouring countries: Algiers (Algeria), N'Djamena (Chad), Cairo (Egypt), Niamey (Niger), Khartoum (Sudan), Tunis (Tunisia).
Neighbouring countries
Frequently asked questions
- Libya: what is the capital?
- Its capital is Tripoli.
- Libya: which countries does it border?
- This country shares land borders with 6 countries: Algeria, Chad, Egypt, Niger, Sudan, Tunisia.
- Libya: what are the official languages?
- Official language: Arabic.
- Libya: what is the currency?
- Currency: Libyan Dinar.
- Libya: what is the area?
- Its area is about 1,759,540 km². By area, this country ranks 16 out of 193 in the world and 4 out of 54 in Africa.
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