Population 6,036,914: Berber and Arab 97%, other 3% (includes Greeks, Maltese, Italians, Egyptians, Pakistanis, Turks, Indians, and Tunisians)

Capital City Tripoli


Languages Arabic, Italian, English, all are widely understood in the major cities

Official Currency Libyan Dinar

Religions Sunni Muslim 97%, other 3%

Latitude/Longitude 25º00 N, 17º00 E

Land Area 1,759,540 sq km (679,358 sq miles) - slightly larger than Alaska
Natural Resources: petroleum, natural gas, gypsum