AFRICA

LY flag Libya

Level 4 — Do Not Travel
Population 7.5 million
Exchange Rate 1 USD = 5.40 LYD
Advisory Level 4
GDP/Capita $6,569
Health Alerts 0
Last Updated Apr 24, 2026
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About LibyaOverview, geography, and key facts
Flag of Libya

Libya, officially the State of Libya, is a country in the Maghreb region of North Africa. It borders the Mediterranean Sea to the north, Egypt to the east, Sudan to the southeast, Chad to the south, Niger to the southwest, Algeria to the west, and Tunisia to the northwest. With an area of almost 1.8 million km2 (700,000 sq mi), Libya is the fourth-largest country in Africa and the Arab world, and the 16th-largest in the world. The country claims 32,000 square kilometres of southeastern Algeria, south of the Libyan town of Ghat. The capital and largest city is Tripoli, located in the northwest and containing over a million of Libya's seven million people.

Capital Tripoli
Population 7.5 million
Area 1,759,540 km²
Languages Arabic
Currency Libyan dinar (LYD)
GDP/Capita $6,569
Source: U.S. Department of State, Wikipedia, REST Countries API
Travel AdvisoryU.S. Department of State
Gov Data
Level 4 — Do Not Travel

Do not travel due to life-threatening risks. U.S. citizens should depart immediately if safe to do so.

Currency & Economy

Currency
Libyan dinar (LYD)
Exchange Rate
1 USD = 5.40 LYD
GDP
$48.5B
GDP per Capita
$6,569

Visa Fee Estimate

$185 USD 999 LYD
Based on current Treasury exchange rate

Development

Life Expectancy
69.3 years
Geography & Practical Details
Region
Africa
Capital
Tripoli
Area
1,759,540 km²
Population
7,459,000
Timezone
UTC+01:00
Languages
Arabic
Calling Code
+218
Drives On
Right
ISO Code
LY