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🇱🇾 Libya

Libya is a country in Northern Africa. Its capital is Tripoli, it has a population of about 7 million, it spans 1,759,540 km², and it uses the Libyan dinar (LYD).

Capital

Tripoli

Population

7,458,555

Area

1,759,540 km²

Currency

Libyan dinar (LYD)

Region

Northern Africa

Continent

Africa

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What are the top cities to visit in Libya?

Tripoli Benghazi Misratah Zliten Al Khums Az Zāwīyah Zawiya Janzūr Sabha Tobruk Ajdabiya Al Ajaylat Al Bayḑā’Al Jadīd

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