Libya

FOOD AND BEVERAGES

Libyan Drinks

Libyan sweet tea is served thick, in a small glass, often accompanied by mint or peanuts. Tea pouring ceremonies can last for a long time, particularly outside of the main towns.

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Climate of Libya

Within Libya as many as five different climatic zones have been recognized, but the dominant climatic influences are Mediterranean and Saharan.

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Tripoli is the capital Libya

Tripoli is the de jure capital city and the largest city of Libya. Tripoli, with its metropolitan area, has a population of about 1.1 million people. The city is located in the northwestern part of Libya on the edge of the desert, on a point of rocky land projecting into the Mediterranean and forming a bay.