About Libyan Sea, facts and maps

Libya is bounded by the Mediterranean Sea on the north, Egypt on the east, Sudan on the southeast, Niger and Chad on the south, and Tunisia and Algeria on the west. The Libyan Sea (Greek Λιβυκό πέλαγος, Latin Libycum Mare, Arabic البحر الليبي) is the portion of the Mediterranean Sea north of the African coast of ancient Libya, i.e. Cyrenaica, and Marmarica (the coast of what is now eastern Libya and western Egypt, between Tobruk and Alexandria).[1] This designation was used by ancient geographers describing the southern Mediterranean, but the term is also used by modern travel writers and cartographers. The southern coastline of Crete which borders the Libyan Sea includes the Asterousia Mountains and Mesara Plain; this area is the locus of considerable ancient Bronze Age settlement including the sites of Kommos, Hagia Triada and Phaistos.

Libya borders the Mediterranean Sea to the north; it shares borders with Algeria, Chad, Egypt, Niger, Sudan, and Tunisia and has maritime borders with Greece, Italy, and Malta.

Not counting Crete, other islands in the Libyan Sea are Gavdos, Gavdopoula, Koufonisi, and Chrysi.

To the east is the Levantine Sea, to the north the Ionian Sea, and to the west the Strait of Sicily.

Why is the Gulf of Sidra important?

The gulf is important for tuna (tunny) fishing and sponges; and the main port is Surt—a starting point of many Saharan caravan routes. Salt flats are scattered along the coast.

Is Libya water poor?

Physical barriers to water access: With the limited available water resources, Libya is classified as the sixth water poorest country worldwide, receiving 56 mm of long-term average precipitation annually (over space and time) (FAO, 2017).

Why does Libya have no water?

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Another reason for the Libyan freshwater shortage is the expanding agricultural industry. Some crops demand vast amounts of water; typically this extensive use results in water waste throughout agricultural production and processing. In fact, Libya uses about 93 percent of its water for agricultural purposes.

How warm is Libyan sea water? Conditions of sea water on beaches in Libya
Today the warmest water in Libya is recorded in Derna. Its value in this location is 64°F. And the coldest one is in Tripoli, its value 63°F.

Is Poseidon from Libya?

According to the Greek historian Herodotus, the Greeks obtained their knowledge of the Sea-God Poseidon from the Libyans (meaning the Berbers), whose cult was in high repute among the coastwise Libyans, and was especially worshipped about Lake Tritonis; while Plato says Poseidon was the chief God of Atlantis;

What is Libya famous for?

Libya, a mostly desert oil-rich country, has more recently been known for the 42-year rule of Colonel Muammar Gaddafi and the chaos that followed his departure. Libya was under foreign rule for centuries until it gained independence in 1951. Soon after, oil was discovered and earned the country immense wealth.

Does Libya have good beaches?

Stretching east and west where the Saharan sands touch the Mediterranean, Libya’s coastline feature some of the best beaches in the Middle East.

Is Libya rich or poor?

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The ‘economy of Libya depends primarily on revenues from the petroleum sector, which represents over 95% of export earnings and 60% of GDP. These oil revenues and a small population have given Libya one of the highest nominal per capita GDP in Africa.

Is Libya just desert?

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Libya is almost entirely covered by the Libyan Desert, a flat plateau that’s part of the Sahara, the world’s largest hot desert. Libya is so dry that no permanent rivers flow through its boundaries. Water may flow beneath the ground and occasionally seep aboveground into dry streambeds called wadis.

What is the old name of Libya?

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Italian North Africa

From 1912 to 1927, the territory of Libya was known as Italian North Africa. From 1927 to 1934, the territory was split into two colonies, Italian Cyrenaica and Italian Tripolitania, run by Italian governors.

Are Libyans Arab?

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Almost all Libyans speak Arabic, the country’s official language. They claim descent from the Bedouin Arab tribes of the Banū Hilāl and the Banū Sulaym, who are said to have invaded the Maghrib in the 11th century.

Who owns the Gulf of Sidra?

“Through history and without any dispute, the Libyan Arab Republic has exercised its sovereignty over the Gulf.

What nationality is Sidra?

Sidra (Arabic: سدرة) is a given name of Latin origin meaning “Goddess of the stars” or “like a star”. The name Sidrah is also an Islamic name, short for Sidrat al-Muntaha, a holy tree at the end of the seventh heaven.

What type is Sidra?

Spanish cider (“sidra”) is classically earthy, complex, and tart, made with local (in this case Basque) apples and fermented with wild yeasts that add layers of complexity.