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-Khaleej, Al-Margab, …

6 days ago · 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 300 feet (90 …

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, the ICC says.

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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 newspapers.

4 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 Population: 6,653,210 …

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.

Apr 17, 2025 · While Libyan leaders continue to grapple with their differences, there is a growing recognition that external actors must collaborate to support a comprehensive, Libyan-led solution to …

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 without rain, and …