Libya: flag, capital and facts
Libya is a country in Northern Africa (Africa). Its capital is Tripoli. Population — 7,381,023. Area — 1,759,540 km². Below: the flag, the key facts and easy ways to remember them.
The flag of Libya
Red, black and green bands with a white crescent and star.
The capital of Libya — Tripoli
Tripoli is the capital of Libya. Tripoli means 'three cities' in Greek.
Facts about Libya
- Official name
- State of Libya
- Capital
- Tripoli
- Continent
- Africa
- Region
- Northern Africa
- Population
- 7,381,023
- Area
- 1,759,540 km²
- Currency
- LYD (ل.د)
- Status
- UN member state
- Coordinates
- 25°, 17°
How to remember the name
The nameLibya sounds like 'library' — but it's mostly silent, sandy Sahara.
Did you know?
The name of Libya's capital, Tripoli, means 'three cities'.
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