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1 day ago · Tripoli lies at the western extremity of Libya close to the Tunisian border, on the continent of Africa. Over a thousand kilometers (621 miles) separates Tripoli from Libya's second largest city, Benghazi. Coastal oases alternate with sandy areas and lagoons along the shores of Tripolitania for more than 300 km (190 mi).
2 days ago · Tripoli, capital city of Libya. Situated in northwestern Libya along the Mediterranean coast, it is the country’s largest city and chief seaport. The city is divided into old and new quarters. The ancient walled city, or medina, lies along the harbor and is dominated by a 16th-century Spanish castle.
2 days ago · Libya, country located in North Africa comprising three historical regions: Tripolitania in the northwest, Cyrenaica in the east, and Fezzan in the southwest. Although Libya is largely desert and poor in natural resources, oil has been an important commodity in its economy since its discovery in the late 1950s.
Sep 24, 2024 · highest court(s): Libya's judicial system consists of a supreme court, central high courts (in Tripoli, Benghazi, and Sabha), and a series of lower courts; the judicial system is factious given the ongoing tension between Libya's eastern and western regions; since 2011, Libyan political factions and armed groups have targeted judges and courthouses
1 day ago · Libyan soldiers guard the Central Bank headquarters in Tripoli, Libya, Aug. 27, 2024 (AP photo by Yousef Murad). With Libya having slipped further down the priority list of Western powers, its ...
Sep 9, 2024 · A year after devastating floods in eastern Libya killed nearly 4,000 people, reconstruction efforts have bolstered the influence of military strongman Khalifa Haftar, experts say. The 2023 ...
Sep 24, 2024 · Libya - Ancient, Ottoman, Independence: This discussion focuses on Libya since the 18th century. For a treatment of earlier periods and of the country in its regional context, see North Africa.
