Libya
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| “ | Libya is a North African country bordered by Egypt to the east, Sudan and Chad to the south, Niger, Algeria, and Tunisia to the west. Libya is mostly composed of desert terrains and has a hot desert climate. It has some of the largest oil reserves in Africa and is an important supplier of crude oil to Europe. | ” |
World War III
On the World War III map, Libya is a country that starts with 5 cities and 64 victory points. In the World War III map, the cities it starts with are (east to west) Al-Jawf, Benghazi, Sirte, Tripoli, and Nalut. Its immediate neighbors are (counterclockwise) Egypt, Sudan, Chad, Niger ,Algeria and Tunisia.
Pros:
- Libya has the potential to be a very powerful nation with access to both the Mediterranean Sea and vast oil reserves.
- Libya has many resources to start with and has potential for lots of local industry.
Cons:
- Libya is surrounded by many countries, meaning it will be hard to protect all its borders and cities.
- Libya's cities are mostly positioned in the north, making the south harder to defend.
Trivia
- Libya is the 17th largest country in the world, with a total area of 1.77 million km2 (685,000 sq mi).
- Libya has a population of 6.5 million people as of January 2021.
- The official language of Libya is Arabic but English and Italian are also widely spoken.
- Libya is a predominantly Sunni Muslim country with a small minority of Christians and other religious groups.
- Libya is known for its rich cultural heritage with archaeological sites such as the ancient Greek city of Cyrene and the Roman ruins of Leptis Magna.
- Libya’s main exports are petroleum and natural gas.
- The currency of Libya is the Libyan Dinar (LYD).
- The highest mountain in Libya is Bikku Bitti, located at 2,267 meters (7,440 feet) above sea level in the Fezzan region.