The flag of Libya is composed of three horizontal bands of red, black and green, with the black band twice the height of the other two bands. At the center of the black band is a fly-side facing white crescent and a five-pointed white star placed just outside the crescent opening.
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Libya

State of Libya

Tripoli
Africa
Northern Africa
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Population

7.46M

Area

1,759,540 km²

Region

Northern Africa

Timezone

UTC+01:00

Currency

Libyan dinar (ل.د)

Languages

Arabic

Capital

Tripoli

UN Member

Yes

About Libya

Libya is a country located in Northern Africa. Its capital city is Tripoli. With a population of 7.46M and a total area of 1,759,540 km², it is a country in Africa. It is a member of the United Nations.

Population of Libya

Total Population

7.46M

Population Density

4.2 people/km²

Demonym

Libyan (male) / Libyan (female)

Geography of Libya

Total Area

1,759,540 km²

Region / Subregion

Africa / Northern Africa

Coordinates

25°, 17°

Continents

Africa

Landlocked

No

Timezones

UTC+01:00

Economy of Libya

Currencies

ل.د Libyan dinar (LYD)

Government of Libya

Capital

Tripoli

UN Member

Yes

Status

officially-assigned

Independent

Yes

Languages Spoken in Libya

Arabic

Additional Information

Top-Level Domain

.ly

Calling Code

+218

Driving Side

N/A

FIFA Code

N/A

ISO Codes

LY / LBY

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