Information about Libya

It is located in the middle of the North African coast of the Mediterranean. Its vast area is extending until the highs of north and centre of the African continent, bordered from east by Egypt, and from south Sudan, Chad and Niger, and from west Algeria and Tunisia, and between longitudinal lines 9 and 25 degrees east, and transversal lines 18.25 and 33 degrees north. Following are some of the information you should know about Libya:

Time zone:  Libya is GMT + 2.

Location: North Africa with 1.760.000 sq km of mostly desert terrain
Climate: Summer season is very hot; around 40s in coast and may reach 50s in south

Religion: Almost 100 % Sunni Muslim.

Vaccinations: not required.

Currency: Libyan Dinar LD (1000 Dirham) 1$ = 1.35 LDY.

Roads: Asphalt roads in most cities.

Customs: Alcohol is not allowed to curry.

Electricity: 220 v.

Shopping: Handcrafts from all types up to your suite, souks.

Accommodation: Hotel, fixed camps in dessert also in some towns such as Ghadames you can rent private houses.

Transportations: Air conditioned coaches, buses, minibuses, 4-W drive vehicles.

Visa: Required for most nationalities (visa).

Languages: Arabic is the official language and few people speak English.