Political System: |
Islamic-Socialist Republic |
Independence | December 24, 1951 (from Italy) |
Constitution: | 1977 |
Suffrage: | 18 year-old citizens |
Inhabitants: | 6,17 millions (in 2008) |
Population density : | 3,5 inhabitants per km² |
Population growth : | 1,93 % (in 2008) |
Languages : | Arabic (official language), English |
Capital : | Tripoli 1,2 million inhabitants (in 2009) |
Population distribution Urban: Rural : |
87 % (2005) 13 % (2005) |
Ethnic groups: Arabs Others |
97% 3% |
Lifetime: Women: Men: |
77,1 years (in 2008) 79,4 years (in 2008) |
Religion: Sunni Muslims: Other religions |
97 % 3 % |
Local Time: | GMT + 1 h
In Libya, there is no summer saving time. |
Telephone Country Code | 00218 or +218 |
Internet ID | ly |
Electric Voltage | 150/220 V, 50 Hz |
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UN membership since: | 1955 |
Membership in other regional and international organizations: | OPEC, OAPEC, Arab League, countries bordering the Sahara, WTO |