Libya Quick Facts…
| Official Name | State of Libya |
| Common Name | Libya – /ˈlɪb.i.ə/ |
| Nationality | Libyan(s) – noun, Libyan – adjective |
| Independence | Received in 1951 (from UN trusteeship) |
| Administrative Divisions | 22 governorates |
| Total Population | 7.3 million (#106) with 81.6% urbanized – 2023 estimate |
| Major Urban Areas | Tripoli (capital city), Misratah, Benghazi |
| Major Languages | Arabic (official) |
| Electricity Access | 70.2% of total population |
| Internet Access | 46.2% of total population |
| Currency | Libyan Dinars (LYD) |
| Real GDP (PPP) | $148.0 billion – 2021 estimate |
| Real GDP per Capita | $22,000 (#84) – 2021 estimate |
| Total Area | 1,759,540 sq km / 679,362 sq mi (#18) with 0% water area |
| Geographic Region | Africa – Northern Africa |
| Bordering Countries | Algeria, Chad, Egypt, Niger, Sudan, Tunisia |
| Bordering Water Bodies | Mediterranean Sea |
National Anthem: “Libya, Libya, Libya”