Libya is situated in Africa. With a total area of 1,759,540 sq km, Libya stands out as the world’s 17th largest country. A clear and detailed map of Libya combined with practical geographic details are displayed below.
Libya contains many different distinctive geographical regions, mainly associated to the provincial groups.
Libya’s main city Tripoli boasts a population of 2.4 million inhabitants. Main cities besides the capital Tripoli include Ghat, Al Bayda and Benghazi.
Libya shares its border with Algeria, Chad, Egypt, Niger , Sudan and Tunisia .
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Geography of Libya
Administrative Regions in Libya: 25 municipalities - Ajdabiya, Al 'Aziziyah, Al Fatih, Al Jabal al Akhdar, Al Jufrah, Al Khums, Al Kufrah, An Nuqat al Khams, Ash Shati', Awbari, Az Zawiyah, Banghazi, Darnah, Ghadamis, Gharyan, Misratah, Murzuq, Sabha, Sawfajjin, Surt, Tarabulus, Tarhunah, Tubruq, Yafran, Zlitan.
Terrian of Libya: mostly barren, flat to undulating plains, plateaus, depressions
Libyan Climate: Mediterranean along coast; dry, extreme desert interior