Libya country profile

Official Title: The Great Socialist People's Libyan Arab Jamahiriya Capital: Tripoli Main Sea/Air ports: Ports: Benghazi, Misurta, Marsa Brega, Tripoli Airports: Benina International Airport; Tripoli International Airport; Sebha Airport Area: 1,759,540 sq. km Population: 6 million (2006 est.) Head of State: President Colonel Mu'ammar Al-Qaddafi Official Language: Arabic Other Languages: Italian, Berber, English Currency: Libyan Dinar (LD = 1,000 Dirhams) Time Zone: GMT +2 National/Religious Holidays: National: 28 March, 11 June, 1 September, 7 October Religious: The Prophet's Birthday, Eid Al-Fitr, Eid Al-Adha, Lailat Al-Mi'raj, Islamic New Year, Ashura Working Hours: All offices, businesses and banks are closed on Friday. The oil industry is closed on Saturday. Government & Business: Summer: 0700-1400; Winter: 0730-1430 Banking: 0730-0800, 1230-1300, 1500-1700 Monday, Wednesday and Saturday. Hours may vary in winter and summer and may be shortened during Ramadan. GDP: $39.2 billion (2000 est.) Main Exports: Mineral fuels and lubricants (petroleum and petroleum products, crude petroleum oils, refined petroleum products), Chemicals and related products (organic chemicals, hydrocarbons and their derivatives, acyclic hydrocarbons) Main Imports: Food and live animals, crude materials (inedible) except fuels, animal and vegetable oils (and fats and waxes), chemicals and related products, basic manufactures, machinery and transport equipment