Currently, the flag of Libya consists on 3 horizontal bands, red, black and green.
Before the War, during the Gaddafi’s leadership, the Libyan flag was just green; one-coloured flag.
Author: Traveling Rockhopper
Libya – Green Book
Muammar Gaddafi wrote “The Green Book” in which he presented his political philosophy.
The book was inspired by The Little Red Book of Mao Tse-tung.
I was in Libya in 2004, and that time, you could buy Green Book everywhere; moreover, it was very likely to find the book translated into your own language! People were buying it as souvenir.
Libya – Gaddafi
At the end of this month, I want to share with you a few historical facts from the recent history of Libya.
Muammar Gaddafi (Moammar Gadhafi) was a leader of Libya from the Libyan Cultural Revolution in 1973 until 2011, when he was killed in the War. Gaddafi changed Libya a lot, transformed Libya into a socialist state; a “green” country where green flags and portraits of Gaddafi were everywhere in Libya.
Gaddafi was seen as a dictator who violated human rights.
You can read more about Muammar Gaddafi on BBC.
Libya – Name of the Country
After being the kingdom, the name of Libya changed to the Libyan Arab Republic (1969), then Socialist People’s Libyan Arab Jamahiriya, and later Great Socialist People’s Libyan Arab Jamahiriya.
Currently, the official name of the country is the State of Libya.
Libya – Kingdom
Libya used to be a kingdom.
In 1951, Libya became independent as a kingdom.
The country was called as the United Libyan Kingdom, and later changed into the Kingdom of Libya.
Libya – Natural Resources
Libya has many natural resources (i.e., oil or gas), however, they’re not going to last forever…
Libya – By Train
Traveling by train in Libya? No, not yet; apparently there plans to build a train network in Libia.
Maybe in some years?
Libya – Ghadamis
Ghadamis (Ghadames) is another interesting place in Libya.
It’s an oasis town. It’s old part is on the UNESCO World Heritage List.
p.s. This picture was taken in Tripoli.
Libya – Ruins of Cyrene
Cyrene was an ancient Greek city (later Roman), currently located nearby city Shahhat.
Cyrene is also a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
p.s. The pictures shows other ancient site – Sabratha.
Libya – Sabratha
Sabratha is a wonderful ancient archeological site, also listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
It’s located about 70 km from Tripoli.
Libya – Leptis Magna
Leptis Magna was considered as one of the most beautiful cities of the Roman Empire.
I’m not surprised by it! 🙂
Libya – Leptis Magna
Leptis Magna is the name of the largest Roman Ruins in Libya.
Leptis Magna is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Libya – Nearby Tripoli
From Tripoli, is relatively nearby to some great Libyan tourist attractions, e.g., Leptis Magna (130 km) or Sabratha.
Libya – Tripoli
When you’re visiting Libya, Tripoli is definitely a place you also want to go. Explore the medina, visit museums and mosques.
Libya – Capital
Tripoli is the capital and the largest city in Libya.
Libya – Mediterranean Country
Libya is one of the Mediterranean Countries, with nice coast.
Libya – Sahara Desert
About 90% of the total area of Libya is covered by a desert (Sahara Desert).
Libya – Mosaics
When I was in Libya, I was impressed by the way all ancient places looked like, they were in a quite good shape. Moreover, you could just walk on all mosaics!
I felt a bit like “oh, but I don’t want to step on it, I don’t want to destroy it”.
Libya – History
Libya has a very, very long history, and some archaeological findings date back to 8000 BC!
Libya – Ancient Ruins
If you love ruins (I do! 🙂 ) then Libya is for you!
You can find amazing places in Libya. Unfortunately, some of them, should had looked better these days…