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Libya — silhouette, capital and facts
Libya is in Africa and its capital is Tripoli. With about 7 million people and 1,759,540 km², it ranks 16th in area and 104th in population among the 195 countries in GeoSilhueta.
Silhouette of Libya, scaled to the same size as every other country in the game.
Quick facts
- Capital
- Tripoli
- Continent
- Africa
- Population
- about 7 million
- Area
- 1,759,540 km²
- Language
- Arabic
- Currency
- Libyan dinar
- Flag colors
- red, black, green, white
Borders
Libya shares a land border with 6 countries: Egypt, Sudan, Chad, Niger, Algeria, Tunisia.
Fun facts about Libya
- Most of Libya is covered by the Sahara Desert, and the country has no permanent rivers.
- The Roman ruins of Leptis Magna, near Tripoli, are among the best preserved on the Mediterranean.
- Cyrene, on the Libyan coast, was a Greek colony founded around 631 BC.
Frequently asked questions
What is the capital of Libya?
The capital of Libya is Tripoli.
Which continent is Libya in?
Libya is in Africa.
Which countries border Libya?
Libya shares a land border with 6 countries: Egypt, Sudan, Chad, Niger, Algeria, Tunisia.
How can I learn to recognize the silhouette of Libya?
In GeoSilhueta you see only a country's outline and guess which one it is. Libya is one of the 195 countries in the game, which is free and runs in your browser with no signup.
What are some fun facts about Libya?
Most of Libya is covered by the Sahara Desert, and the country has no permanent rivers. The Roman ruins of Leptis Magna, near Tripoli, are among the best preserved on the Mediterranean. Cyrene, on the Libyan coast, was a Greek colony founded around 631 BC.
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Countries with a similar silhouette
Going by an automatic comparison of shapes, these outlines are the closest to the outline of Libya. It is only an approximation.
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