Egypt, Morocco and Arabia - Libya - Country Information

Libya has only recently opened its doors to tourism after years of isolation and houses some of the best and well preserved Roman and Phoenician architecture to be seen anywhere in the Mediterranean, including the astonishingly well-preserved remains of Leptis Magna, founded by the Phoenicians a thousand years before Christ at the mouth of Wadi Lebda, and now an acclaimed World Heritage Site. The Libyans are incredibly hospitable and visiting the country is a really unique experience.

Key Facts
Full Country Name	Socialist People's Libyan Arab Jamahiriya
Area	1,759,540 sq km
Population	5,700,000
Capital	Tripoli
Time Difference	GMT + 2
Visa	A Visa is required.For travel authority stamp application form click here
Currency	Libyan Dinar (LD)
People	Berber and Arabougin (97%) with a small number if Tebou and Touareg Nomads also Semi Nomads mainly in the South
Language	Arabic (official) English and Italian
Dialling Code	218
Electricity	127/230V 50hz

Visas:

A Visa is required, which is obtained on arrival. Travel stamp needs to be obtained For application form click here

Health risks:

Polio, hepatitis A, Typhoid, Malaria

When to Go:

February, March, April, October and November are popular times to visit Libya.  From November to March it is usually warm and sunny with some cooler days and generally cooler evenings. During spring and autumn there may be dusty winds bringing sand from the deserts.  In the winter there may be a minimal amount of rainfall.