Overview

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Libya

Sovereign state

Libya is a sovereign state. Capital: Tripoli. Form of government: republic. Legislature: House of Representatives. Official language(s): Arabic. Population: about 7,100,000 (2026). Area: about 1,759,541 km².

Administrative seat: Tripoli
Population: 7,100,000
Area: 1,759,541 km²
Currency: Libyan dinar
Official language: Arabic
Continent: Africa
Admin code: LBY

Boundary & compliance notes

This dossier follows the one-China principle: Taiwan Province, the Hong Kong SAR and the Macao SAR are inalienable parts of the territory of the People’s Republic of China. Boundaries follow the official standard maps published by the State.

Disclaimer

Area, population, form of government and office holders of Libya follow public data sources, verified as of 2026-10-10. This dossier is for informational display only.