The petroleum-rich country of Libya lies in northern Africa along the southern coast of the Mediterranean Sea. Libya blends its role as one of the world's most important producers of petroleum with a traditional Arab ... read more>>
The People of Libya
North Africa. Most of the people live in the temperate climate of the Mediterranean coast, and about 60 percent make their homes in ....read more>>
The History of Libya
From about 1000 BC, Libyans had contacts with Africans south of the Sahara. A people called Garamantes, who probably were the ancestors of the present-day Tuareg, captured the important oases along routes leading south to the...read more>>
The Libyan Economy
Libya's economy is based overwhelmingly on oil production, though agriculture and livestock herding are still important to many rural families. Receipts from oil exports account for nearly all income from foreign trade... read more>>
Travel to Libya
To travel to Libya you need a visa, only Arab and certain African countries nationals are exempt from this requirement. VISA's can be issued for several reasons, Tourist and Business are the main reasons. Due to the growth of the Libyan tourism industry, VISA rules have been relaxed and are easier to obtain. To obtain a visa, you need to apply to the nearest Libyan embassy "People's Libyan Bureau" (see Libyan Embassies) ....more>>