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Libyan flag |
| Country |
Libya |
| Capital |
Tripoli |
| Location |
Northern Africa, bordering the Mediterranean Sea, between Egypt and Tunisia |
| Size |
1,759,540 sq km |
| Terrain |
mostly barren, flat to undulating plains, plateaus, depressions |
| Climate |
Mediterranean along coast; dry, extreme desert interior |
| Languages |
Arabic, Italian, English, all are widely understood in the major cities |
| Nationality |
noun: Libyan(s)
adjective: Libyan |
| Religion |
Sunni Muslim 97% |
| Currency |
Libyan dinar (LYD) |
| Exports |
crude oil, refined petroleum products (1999) |
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