Libya

Would you believe it?

Roman & Greek Cities - Desert Travel
Prehistoric Cave Paintings - World War II History

Libya is a country of stark contrasts, offering visitors an opportunity to view not only some of the greatest Roman and Greek cities in the world, but also the stunning vistas of the Sahara desert. On the Mediterranean coastal strip, near to the capital Tripoli, stand the breathtaking Roman cities of Sabrata and Leptis Magna, while further east, in the beautiful area of the Jabal Akhdar (Green Mountains) are the wonderfully preserved Greek remains of Cyrene and Apollonia.

For lovers of the desert, the Acacus region of the Libyan Sahara offers an unassailable attraction with its wild, spectacular scenery and prehistoric cave paintings. If you enjoy 4-wheel drive desert travel, this is a region you should not miss.

For those interested in World War II history, Tobruk offers visits to Rommel’s headquarters and the Allied and German war cemeteries.

Libya
Official name: The Great Socialist People’s Libyan Arab Jamahiriya.
Head of Government: Colonel Mu’ammar al-Gaddafi
Religion: Islam
Currency: Dinar
Climate: Mediterranean climate in the coastal region with maximum summer temperature around the 90F mark; winter temperatures vary between the 38F to 70F mark with some rain to be expected. Summer in the Sahara is very hot indeed, and can reach 130F+; winter is sunny and pleasant in the desert during the day, but temperatures can drop below freezing at night.

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