Libya
State of Libya · Northern Africa
Updated 8 November 2026
Libya is a country in Northern Africa with its capital in Tripoli. Its head of state is Mohamed al-Menfi and its head of government is Fathi Bashagha. On DiploMaps you can see Libya on the world map with its leaders, economy, trade and UN votes, and its relations with the United Arab Emirates.
Key facts
- Capital
- Tripoli
- Head of state
- Mohamed al-MenfiLibyan politician
- Head of government
- Fathi BashaghaLibyan politician
- Population
- 7.5 million (2025)
- Area
- 1,759,540 km²
- GDP
- $48.1 billion (2025)
- Currency
- Libyan dinar (LYD)
- Official languages
- Arabic
- United Nations
- Member since 1955
- Region
- Northern Africa · Africa
Libya and the UAE
- UAE imports from it (2025)
- $2.4 billion
- Visa for UAE citizens
- Visa needed before travelAccording to the period specified by the tourism companies, as there are no restrictions on the length of time to stay in Libya
Memberships
- Arab League
- African Union
- Organisation of Islamic Cooperation
- OPEC
- OPEC+
- Non-Aligned Movement
- Group of 77
- OAPEC
- Union for the Mediterranean
- NPT (Non-Proliferation Treaty)