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Libya is located in north Africa. It borders Egypt to the east, Sudan to the southeast, Chad to the south and Niger, Algeria and Tunisia to the west, and Mediterranean to the North. The coastline of Libya is about 1,900 kilometers long.
More than 95 percent of Libya is desert and semi-desert. Most areas have an average elevation of 500 meters. There are plains along the north coast. There are no permanent rivers and lakes in Libya. Well spring is widely distributed as the main water source.
Libya has a population of 6.36 million, mainly arabs, followed by berbers. Most residents believe in Islam, and sunni muslims are 97%. Arabic is the national language, in major cities also speaking English and Italian.
Since the overthrow of the Gaddafi regime in 2011, the Libyan regime has been in constant turmoil. At present, political reconciliation in Libya is progressing slowly, living standards have dropped significantly and personal security is difficult to ensure.