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Libya quiz
Libya appears in 5 quizzes: the Africa map, 4 Explorer photos, flag and one number. Capital: Tripoli.
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7 questions about Libya only, mixed from every pack it appears in. Scored on the spot.
Libya at a glance
| Capital | Tripoli |
|---|---|
| Continent | Africa |
| Location | Northern Africa, bordering the Mediterranean Sea, between Egypt, Tunisia, and Algeria |
| Population | 7.4 million (2024 estimate), 105th of 196 |
| Area | 1,759,540 km², 16th of 196 |
| People per km² | 4.2 |
| Land borders | Egypt (1,115 km), Chad (1,050 km), Algeria (989 km), Tunisia (461 km), Sudan (382 km), Niger (342 km) |
| Coastline | 1,770 km |
| Highest point | Bikku Bitti, 2,267 m |
| Lowest point | Sabkhat Ghuzayyil, -47 m |
| Official language | Arabic |
| Currency | Libyan dinar |
| Flag colours | red, black, green and white |
| Drives on the | right |
| Calling code | +218 |
| Largest cities | Tripoli (1.2 million), Misratah (984,000), Benghazi (859,000) |
| Terrain | Mostly barren, flat to undulating plains, plateaus, depressions |
| Climate | Mediterranean along coast; dry, extreme desert interior |
| Where the name comes from | The name probably derives from the Libu, a North African tribe first mentioned in texts from the 13th century B.C.; the ancient Greeks and Romans used the name for the entire North African coast west of Egypt |
| In our quizzes | 5 packs |
Of 6 land neighbours, Egypt shares the longest border with Libya (1,115 km) and Niger the shortest (342 km); there are also 1,770 km of coast. Libya is 16th in the world by area but 105th by population, so there are only 4.2 people per km². The lowest point, Sabkhat Ghuzayyil, lies 47 m below sea level.
Facts from the CIA World Factbook and Wikidata; questions from our quiz packs. Updated .
Where it is
Places to find
4 in Explorer
One of the best-preserved Roman cities anywhere, on the Libyan coast.
Photo: joepyrek from Richmond, Va, USA / CC BY-SA 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons licence
Libya's capital, with the Roman Arch of Marcus Aurelius in its old medina.
Photo: Daniel and Kate Pett / CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons licence
A Greek colony founded in 631 BC, once one of the great cities of the Hellenic world.
Photo: عدسة قوريني / CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons licence
Sahara rock arches and dunes painted with 12,000-year-old rock art.
Photo: Luca Galuzzi (Lucag) / CC BY-SA 2.5, via Wikimedia Commons licenceQuestions we ask
1| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| What is the area of Libya? (in thousand km²) | 1,760 thousand km² |
Where Libya trips people up
Libya is shown with Egypt, Tunisia and Algeria for the flag.
The numbers round holds an area of 1,760 thousand square kilometres. Explorer has 4 photos from Libya, none marked hard; Leptis Magna and Tripoli are the easy ones.
Every Libya question, with streaks and a leaderboard, is in the app.
PlayQuestions and answers
What is the capital of Libya?
The capital of Libya is Tripoli.
Which continent is Libya in?
Libya is in Africa.
What is the population of Libya?
About 7.4 million (2024 estimate).
Which countries border Libya?
Libya borders Egypt, Chad, Algeria, Tunisia, Sudan and Niger.
What is the highest point in Libya?
Bikku Bitti, at 2,267 m.
What is the official language of Libya?
Arabic.