Libya
Location: Northern Africa, bordered by Tunisia and Algeria on
the West, Egypt on the East, Niger and Chad on the South
Area: 679,359 square miles
Population: 4,400,000
Government: Socialist military dictatorship
Largest cities: Tripoli (capital), Benghazi
Language: Arabic
Ethnic group: Arab-Berber
Religion: Muslim
Chief industries: Oil refining, textiles, agriculture
Chief crops: Grains, dates, olives, citrus fruits, grapes
Minerals: Oil, natural gas, gypsum
Leading exports: Oil, hides
Leading imports: Machinery, foodstuffs, manufactured goods
Monetary unit: Dinar