Libya
Libya is a country in Africa with a population of 7,305,659. Its capital is Tripoli and the currency is the LYD. GDP per capita is around $6,500, the main language is Arabic.
Key facts
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Where is Libya?
In Africa. Drag, zoom or click a neighbour.
Population & life expectancy
From 230,044 in 1800 to 7,305,659 in 2023
From 33.1 yrs in 1950 to 69.3 yrs in 2023
Phrases & audio
- Hello مرحبا
- Good morning صباح الخير
- Good day طاب يومك
- Good evening مساء الخير
- Good night تصبح على خير
- Thank you شكراً
- Please من فضلك
- Excuse me عفواً
- Sorry آسف
- 1 واحد
- 2 اثنان
- 3 ثلاثة
- 4 أربعة
- 5 خمسة
- 6 ستة
- 7 سبعة
- 8 ثمانية
- 9 تسعة
- 10 عشرة
Bordering countries
Frequently asked questions
What country is LY?
LY is the two-letter ISO 3166-1 country code for Libya, a country in Africa with its capital at Tripoli.
What language do they speak in Libya?
The main language spoken in Libya is Arabic (العربية). Arabic for "hello" is "مرحبا".
What is the capital of Libya?
The capital of Libya is Tripoli.
What is the country calling code for Libya?
The international dialling code for Libya is +218. Its two-letter country code is LY.
What currency is used in Libya?
Libya uses the LYD, currency code LYD.
What is the population of Libya?
Libya has a population of about 7,305,659 people across 1,759,540 km².