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…
Libya – Why to go
I went to Libya driven by curiosity to see amazing ancient Roman and Greek ruins (i.e., Leptis Magna, Cyrene, Sabratha).
And I wasn’t disappointed, they’re fantastic!
Libya – Very Large
Actually, Libya is not only one of the largest countries in Africa, it’s also in the first 20 of the largest countries in the world.
Libya – Large & Empty
Libya is one of the largest countries in Africa with one of the lowest density population (in Africa).