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Spotlight THU · 28 MAY 2026

Libya

Libya is a vast North African country dominated by the Sahara Desert, with a Mediterranean coastline, ancient Roman ruins at Leptis Magna, and substantial oil reserves.

Capital
Tripoli
Population
6.9M
Currency
Libyan Dinar (LYD)
Continent
Africa
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