Libya Travel Guide
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Did you know?
The surface area of Libya is 679.4 thous. mi², which puts the country in position number 18 in terms of the area in the world.
How far is it?
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The distance between Tripoli (LY) and Washington D.C. (US) is 4851 miles
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Cities and Top Tourist Attractions
From historical cities to picturesque landmarks and fascinating places - don't miss out on these attractions when planning a visit to Libya
| Miles | Tripoli | Benghazi | Leptis Magna | Bayda | Derna | Shahhat | Tobruk | Surt |
| Tripoli | - | 405 | 65 | 498 | 549 | 504 | 631 | 231 |
| Benghazi | 405 | - | 341 | 108 | 156 | 115 | 228 | 215 |
| Leptis Magna | 65 | 341 | - | 435 | 487 | 442 | 568 | 169 |
| Bayda | 498 | 108 | 435 | - | 52 | 7 | 138 | 321 |
| Derna | 549 | 156 | 487 | 52 | - | 46 | 91 | 371 |
| Shahhat | 504 | 115 | 442 | 7 | 46 | - | 133 | 329 |
| Tobruk | 631 | 228 | 568 | 138 | 91 | 133 | - | 439 |
| Surt | 231 | 215 | 169 | 321 | 371 | 329 | 439 | - |
Best Ways to Experience Libya
- Art
- Animals
Practical Information for Travelers
- Currency
- Vaccinations
- Visa
- Electricity
Currency
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Vaccinations
MoreAll travelers
You should be up to date on routine vaccinations while traveling to any destination. Some vaccinations may also be required in Libya.
Most travelers
Get travel vaccines and medicines because there is a risk of these diseases in the country you are visiting.
Some travelers
Vaccinations and medications that may be recommended under certain conditions, depending on where you will be, the length of your stay and the nature of your stay.
Hepatitis B
Hepatitis B is a disease caused by the hepatitis B virus.Infection occurs through contact of injured skin or mucous membranes with virus-infected blood or other secretions (e.g. during sexual contact, through contaminated needles or as a result of medical procedures).Prevention
- Get vaccinated
- Avoid sharing body fluids
- Avoid non-sterile medical or cosmetic equipment
Rabies
Rabies is an acute infectious disease caused by neurotrophic viruses from the rhabdovirus family.The infection is most often caused by biting a sick animal or other contact of its saliva with mucous membranes, conjunctiva or damaged skin.Prevention
- Get vaccinated
- Keep away from animals
With or without a visa?
Visa requirements for citizens of
- United States
visiting 
Libya for tourism
A visa is required, it must be obtained at the embassy or at the appropriate consular office.
- Visitors travelling to Libya for touristic purposes are required to convert US$1,000 or equivalent on arrival.
- Holders of passports bearing an Israeli visa or entry/exit stamps from Israel are not allowed to enter Libya.
Electricity
230V (50 Hz)
In Libya the standard voltage is 230V and the frequency is 50 Hz. Type C, L sockets are used.
Click on the socket icon to see more information
Type C
Type LFacts and Figures
Fundamental socio-economic statistical data pertaining to the country
Population | 107 / 231 Ranking | 6 871 292 Berber and Arab 97% |
Area | 18 / 230 Ranking | 679.4 thous. mi² It is approximately 18% of the territory of United States. |
Life expectancy | 82 / 196 Ranking | 76.9 Life expectancy expressed in years.men 74.7women 79.3 |
Median age | 49 / 157 Ranking | 25.8 Average age of population expressed in years.men 25.9women 25.7 |
Population growth | 52 / 172 Ranking | 1.76% The difference between live births and deaths. A negative value means natural loss. |
Literacy | 60 / 131 Ranking | 91% Ability to read, write and count.men 96.7%women 85.6% |
GDP | 116 / 194 Ranking | 10 842 INT$ GDP per capita is gross domestic product converted to international dollars (Int$) using purchasing power parity rates and divided by total population. |
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