| 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) |
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Population distribution Urban: Rural : |
87 % (2005) 13 % (2005) |
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Ethnic groups: Arabs Others |
97% 3% |
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Lifetime: Women: Men: |
77,1 years (in 2008) 79,4 years (in 2008) |
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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 |
