Founded in 1955 as National Bank of Libya in Tripoli. Headquarters located in Tripoli with branches in Benghazi, Sabha and Sirte. Operates as autonomous corporate body with monetary stability objectives
Olive oil is essential for nearly all Libyan dishes, used for thousands of years. Palm dates, grains and milk form the foundation of traditional cuisine. Garlic is highly valued for its medicinal properties and added to tomato sauces
Libya is located in North Africa, with most of the country in the Sahara desert. The country comprises Tripolitania, Cyrenaica, and Fezzan regions. Borders Mediterranean Sea, Egypt, Sudan, Niger, Chad, Tunisia, and Algeria
Libyan Postal Services (LPS) manages national postal operations. System serves approximately 6.8 million residents across 22 governorates. Over 300 post offices nationwide provide postal services
Libya's population is 7,410,942 as of July 2024. Population growth expected to slow to 0.3% by 2050. Net increase of 1 person every 6.82 minutes
The Maghreb spans northwest Africa, encompassing five countries: Libya, Tunisia, Algeria, Morocco, and Western Sahara. The region is divided into the Sahara Desert in the south and the Atlas Mountains in the north. The total population of the Maghreb is approximately 100 million people. Algeria is the most populous country with 43.8 million inhabitants