Training When Libya became independent in 1951, nine out of ten Libyans could not read or write. Today, the case is the opposite, thanks to investments in basic education. However, the school system has been poorly organized and subjected to political control, which has lowered the quality of education. Since 2011, acts of war have […]
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Libya Travel Information
According to travelationary, Libya (Arabic: دولة ليبيا, Lībiyyā) is a country in Africa bordering Tunisia, Algeria, Egypt, Niger, Chad, and Sudan. The capital of Libya is Tripoli. A number of major cities in Libya are: Benghazi, Homs, Misratah, Barqa and Zawiyah. Libya is known for its long history and is also called the “pearl of […]
Libya Politics, Population and Geography
Background: After a military coup in 1969, Colonel Muammar Abu Minyar al-QADHAFI seized power and introduced his own political system in the country – a combination of socialism and Islam, which he himself calls “the third international theory “. Considering himself a revolutionary leader, in the 1970s and 1980s. QADDAFI used oil revenues to spread […]
Libya Entry Requirements
Passport and visa regulations Nationalities Passport required visa required Return ticket required Turkey Yes Yes Yes Other EU countries Yes Yes Yes Switzerland Yes Yes Yes Austria Yes Yes Yes Germany Yes Yes Yes Passport information Generally required, must still be valid for at least 6 months upon entry. Note: Travelers must carry an Arabic […]
Libya Politics and Economy
Politics and administration. – The system implemented in 1934 with the establishment of the general government of Libya formed by Tripolitania and Cyrenaica and divided into the four provinces of Tripoli, Misurata, Bengasi and Derna and the military territory of the Libyan Sahara based in Hun, remained in force in the following years without substantial […]