Libya

Area: 1 750 540 km²

Population: 6 036 914 (2007)

Population density: 3.4 pers./km²

Capital: Tripoli

Government type: Islamic People′s republic

Official language: Arabic

Ethnic groups: Berber and Arab 97%, other 3%

Religion: Sunni Muslim 97%, other 3%

Currency: Libyan dinar (LYD)

Time zone: UTC+2

Administrative divisions: Libya is divided into 22 districts

Highest point: Bikku Bitti 2 267 m

Largest cities: Tripoli, Benghazi, Misratah, Az Zawiyah, Tarhoona

Calling code: +218

Internet TLD: .ly