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Middle East and North Africa

Libya
Last reviewed: February 2008

Country information

GEOGRAPHY

Libya is the fourth largest country in Africa. It lies on the north coast of Africa, on the Mediterranean Sea, and is bordered by Tunisia, Algeria, Niger, Chad, Sudan and Egypt. It is a low-lying country, much of which is desert.

There are mountainous regions in the South and North West and North East.

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Libya

See Also

Useful Links

• BBC News Country Timeline: Libya
• British Council Libya

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