What is the Capital of Libya?
Facts last checked 9 October 2026.
The capital city of Libya is Tripoli. Libya is located in Northern Africa, Africa, with a population of 7,459,000. The official currency is the Libyan dinar and the primary language spoken is Arabic.
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Tripoli at a glance
| Capital city | Tripoli |
|---|---|
| Country | Libya (State of Libya) |
| Region | Northern Africa, Africa |
| Country population | 7,459,000 (104th largest on this site) |
| Standard time | UTC+02:00 |
| Currency | Libyan dinar (LYD) |
| Calling code | +218 |
| Emergency number | 112 (works on most mobile networks worldwide) |
| Driving side | Right |
Capitals of countries bordering Libya
- Algiers, capital of Algeria
- N'Djamena, capital of Chad
- Cairo, capital of Egypt
- Niamey, capital of Niger
- Khartoum, capital of Sudan
- Tunis, capital of Tunisia
Libya in context
- Libya covers 1,759,540 km², making it the 16th largest of the 196 countries on this site.
- Its population density of about 4 people per km² ranks 188th of 196 (1st = most crowded).
- It shares a land border with 6 countries: Algeria, Chad, Egypt, Niger, Sudan, Tunisia.
- With 7,459,000 people, Libya holds about 2.8% of the population of Northern Africa.
- That is roughly 0.5% of the Africa total counted on this site.
- Traffic drives on the right, and calendars start the week on Sunday.
- Libya is a member state of the United Nations.
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Capital of Libya — FAQ
What is the capital of Libya?
The capital of Libya is Tripoli.
Is Tripoli the largest city in Libya?
Yes — Tripoli is both the capital and the largest city of Libya.
What country is Tripoli in?
Tripoli is the capital city of Libya.
What continent is Tripoli in?
Tripoli, the capital of Libya, is located in Africa.
Is Tripoli the capital of Libya?
Yes — Tripoli is the capital of Libya (official name: State of Libya).
Tripoli is the capital of which country?
Tripoli is the capital of Libya, in Northern Africa.
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