We would like to welcome you on board for a journey to Libya, the mystical country of North Africa. Here meet the magical essence of the orient and the Mediterranean culture, creating an oasis in the midst of the desert. Stories of various forms of civilization mix in this region since antiquity. The mesmerizing desert which hosted very different cultures, whispers antique myths into your ears. Libya, where the sea and the desert meet in harmony, invites you to witness the harmony in diversity. With its cities embracing different cultures from Carthage to the Roman and the Ottoman Empires, and its numerous World Heritage Sites, Libya offers you an unforgettable journey. The country will amaze you with Arabic style bazaars and hospitable people drawing you into a warm atmosphere.
Located on the coast of the Mediterranean Sea, Libya offers you a synthesis of Arabic and Mediterranean cultures. Also influenced by its neighbors' cultures (Egypt, Niger, Chad and Sudan) depicts a wide range of antique and modern cultures that you can witness.
It is known that the first settlers of the region were the Tuareg (Berber) people; and it is said that the name "Libya" comes from the word "Lebu" which was used to describe the Berberis.
Libya is a very special country which still embodies the differing marks of old civilizations that settled in the region; thus it offers many alternatives to visitors coming from all around the world. It is also a fact that after the civil war in 2011, there have been obvious changes and progress in the country.
Although having a vast land area (1.759.540 km2), the majority of the people lives on the narrow coast. Largest cities with highest populations are, Tripoli, Bengazi and Cyrenaica. Deserts make up most of the land area of Libya and this becomes an advantage when used as an alternative tourism route for the visitors.
Libya welcomes you with a dreamlike mixture of history, desert tranquility or magical bazaar entertainment.