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Lib·y·a [ líbbee ə ] country in North Africa, south of the Mediterranean Sea. It was annexed by Italy in 1912, then became independent as a kingdom in 1951. In 1969 the monarchy was ousted in a coup led by Muammar al-Qaddafi.
Languages: Arabic.
Currency: Libyan dinar.
Capital: Tripoli.
Population: 6,310,434 (2009 estimate).
Area: 1,757,000 sq km (678,400 sq mi)
Official name Socialist People's Libyan Arab Jamahiriyah |
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  Lib·y·an noun, adjective |
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