Libya, [b] officially the State of Libya, [c] is a country in the Maghreb region of North Africa. It borders the Mediterranean Sea to the north, Egypt to the east, Sudan to the southeast, Chad …

2 days ago · Libya, country located in North Africa. Most of the country lies in the Sahara desert, and much of its population is concentrated along the coast and its immediate hinterland, where …

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The World Bank works with Libya to build transparent and effective country systems, inform local service delivery, and improve the country’s data and knowledge base.

Sep 13, 2023 · Provides an overview of Libya, including key dates and facts about this north African country.

Libya is somewhat smaller than Indonesia, and roughly the size of the U.S. state of Alaska. It is bounded to the north by the Mediterranean Sea, the west by Tunisia and Algeria, the …

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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 …

Feb 10, 2025 · Its geographic position on the Mediterranean Sea makes it a crossroads between Europe and Africa, and its proximity to NATO’s southern flank makes Libya a frontline state in …

2 days ago · The Phoenicians established trading posts in western Libya, and ancient Greek colonists established city-states in eastern Libya. Libya was variously ruled by Carthaginians, …