Libya

Africa · Capital Tripoli

Libya is a country in Africa. Its capital city is Tripoli. It has a population of around 6,678,567 people. The main language is Arabic and the official currency is the Libyan dinar. It shares land borders with 6 countries.

Libya is a country in Africa. Its capital is Tripoli. It has a population of 6,678,567, bordering 6 countries. The official language is Arabic. The official currency is the Libyan dinar.

Where is Libya?

Libya at a glance

Capital: Tripoli
Population: 6.7M
Currency: Libyan dinar
Language: Arabic
Continent: Africa
Coastline: Yes

The flag of Libya

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Frequently asked questions about Libya

What is the capital of Libya?

The capital of Libya is Tripoli.

What continent is Libya in?

Libya is located in Africa.

What is the population of Libya?

Libya has a population of approximately 6,678,567 people.

What is the currency of Libya?

The official currency of Libya is the Libyan dinar.

What language is spoken in Libya?

The main language spoken in Libya is Arabic.

What is the flag of Libya?

Libya's national flag is shown on this page. You can see the flag design and test your recognition in the DodoThinks flag quiz.

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