In 2022, 18 provinces were declared by the Libyan Government of National Unity (Libyan Observer): the eastern coast, Jabal Al-Akhdar, Al-Hizam, Benghazi, Al-Wahat, Al-Kufra, Al …

Jan 9, 2026 · In the Fezzan region in the southwest, a series of long depressions and basins contain wadis (dry riverbeds) and oasis settlements. Mobile sand dunes that reach heights of …

Turkey recovers black boxes from jet crash that killed top Libyan military officials December 24, 2025

Dec 24, 2025 · Int’l Criminal Court says Libyan war crimes suspect now in custody Khaled Mohamed Ali El Hishri allegedly committed crimes at Libya’s Mitiga Prison from 2015 to 2020, …

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Libya facts: Official web sites of Libya, links and information on Libya's art, culture, geography, history, travel and tourism, cities, the capital city, airlines, embassies, tourist boards and …

Desert landscape in Libya; 90 percent of the country is desert. The Libyan Desert, which covers much of eastern Libya, is one of the most arid places on earth. In places, decades may pass …

While you are traveling in Libya, you are subject to Libyan laws even if you are a U.S. citizen. Foreign laws and legal systems can be very different from our own.

It was to be put in place by the Libyan people themselves in a unique form of "direct democracy." Al-Gaddafi called this "jamahiriya". Some of his first actions were to take back control of the oil …

2 days ago · KEY FACTS Capital city : Tripoli Area: 1,759,541 Currency: Libyan dinar (LYD) Official Languages: arabic Calling code: +218 Independance Day: February 12, 1951 …