Libya national Anthem

Flag History

Adopted in 1977 when Libya quit the Federation of Arab Republics. Libya became the only
country to have a national flag of a single color. Green is the national color and
symbolizes the people’s devotion to Islam.

Geographic Coordinates:
25 00 N, 17 00 E
Area:
1,759,540 sq km
Population:
6,461,454
Life Expectancy:
77.47 years
Government Type:
Jamahiriya
Capital:
Tripoli (Tarabulus)
GDP:
$95.88 billion (2009 est.)
Unemployment:
30% (2004 est.)
Currency:
Dir (LYD)
Calling Code:
+218
Internet TLD:
.ly