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May 31, 2024 · Libya comprises three historical regions— Tripolitania in the northwest, Cyrenaica in the east, and Fezzan in the southwest. The Ottoman authorities recognized them as separate provinces. Under Italian rule, they were unified to form a single colony, which gave way to independent Libya.
- History
Libya - Ancient, Ottoman, Independence: This discussion...
- Economy
Libya - Oil, Agriculture, Trade: Libya’s per capita income...
- People
Libya - Berbers, Arabs, Tuareg: Almost all Libyans speak...
- Climate
Libya - Arid, Desert, Mediterranean: Libya’s climate is...
- Finance and Trade
Libya - Trade, Economy, Oil: Financial services are headed...
- Qaddafi, Toppled, Killed
Libya - Qaddafi, Toppled, Killed: In August 2011 rebel...
- History
2 days ago · After the overthrow of Muammar Gaddafi, the BBC published a short news film detailing the problems the zoo now faced, from a lack of money to feed the animals, to a fragile security system. The animals, the BBC said, were recovering slowly and returning to normal.
May 22, 2024 · During the 1970s, QADHAFI used oil revenues to promote his ideology outside Libya, supporting subversive and terrorist activities that included the downing of two airliners -- one over Scotland and another in Northern Africa -- and a discotheque bombing in Berlin.
6 days ago · It has been the largest and most significant film studio in Hungary and a strategic base for the Hungarian film industry. Mafilm's history has seen days of glory, just as it has survived severe agonies. The roots of its birth go back to Kolozsvár, and its ancestors include Europe's third-largest silent film factory.
May 15, 2024 · The timeline of the Libyan civil war begins on 15 February 2011 and ends on 20 October 2011. The conflict began with a series of peaceful protests, similar to others of the Arab Spring, later becoming a full-scale civil war between the forces loyal to Muammar Gaddafi 's government and the anti-Gaddafi forces.
5 days ago · Libya, officially known as the State of Libya, is a country located in North Africa. Renowned for its rich historical and cultural heritage, Libya offers a fascinating tapestry of traditions, landscapes, and ancient ruins.
May 26, 2024 · This year, our journey has been shaped by the priorities set forth in the UNDP's three-year Country Programme Document (2023-2025), which focuses on local peacebuilding, strengthening democratic governance, and advancing our energy and environmental initiatives.
