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Libya
LocationLocation: Lybia is in Northern Africa, bordering the Mediterranean Sea, between Egypt and Tunisia

Geographical FeaturesGeographical Features: Libya is quite mountainous and only the coast enjoys a Mediterranean climate. In fact, hardy tourists can enjoy the world's longest treks through sand. Only a narrow coastal strip gets enough rainfall to be suitable for agriculture, so 75% of the country's food is imported.

Total Area: 1,759,540 km2 (679,182 miles2)
Coastline: 1,770 km (1,099 miles)
Lowest Point: -47 m (-154 feet)
Sabkhat Ghuzayyil
Highest Point: 2,267 m (7,436 feet)
Bikku Bitti

Regions Regions/States/Provinces/Districts: Libya is comprised of 25 Municipalities.

Ajdabiya, Al 'Aziziyah, Al Fatih, Al Jabal al Akhdar, Al Jufrah, Al Khums, Al Kufrah, An Nuqat al Khams, Ash Shati', Awbari, Az Zawiyah, Banghazi, Darnah, Ghadamis, Gharyan, Misratah, Murzuq, Sabha, Sawfajjin, Surt, Tarabulus (Tripoli), Tarhunah, Tubruq, Yafran, Zlitan
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