Libya Bandiera della Libya

Cartina geografica della Libya

 General informations

Country Name

State of Libya

Continent

Africa

Surface area

1,759,540 km2

Capital

Tripoli

Population

6,000,000

Language

Arabic and French

Currency

Libino Dinar (LYD)

Time zone

-1hr compared to Italy

Area code for Italy

0039

Area code from Italy

00218

 Prevention

Yellow fever

Yellow fever vaccination is not required.

Hepatitis A and B

Hepatitis A is generally transmitted through contaminated food and water, or through close physical contact with an infected person, while hepatitis B is transmitted through exposure to infected body fluids and blood.

Meningococcus

Meningitis is endemic throughout the country. Pre-travel consultation to evaluate vaccination requirements is strongly recommended.

Polio

Polio is typically transmitted by contaminated food and water and can be caused by three different types of polio viruses. Infections caused by one type do not protect against the others.

Rabies

Infection typically occurs through contact with the saliva of an infected animal, usually through bites, scratches or licks near open wounds or membranes (mouth, nose, eyes). The most common vectors are dogs and bats, but cases of infection in other domestic animals have also been reported.

Tetanus

Caused by toxins released by the bacterium Clostridium tetani, there is an endemic risk of contracting tetanus throughout the country.

Typhus

Bacterial in origin, typhoid fever is transmitted through contaminated food and drink, especially in regions with inadequate sanitary conditions.

Tuberculosis

Tuberculosis is a bacterial airborne disease. Vaccination is recommended for all travellers at risk of developing severe symptoms or of coming into contact with infected individuals. It is likewise recommended for all travellers under the age of 16 who plan to reside in the country for more than 3 months.

Insect sting diseases

Chikungunya and West Nile virus are to be found in certain areas of the Caribbean. Transmitted by insect bites and with no vaccine, it is important to take preventive measures with behavioural prophylaxes.

The following vaccinations are strongly recommended as these diseases can be contracted anywhere in the world. Experts advise that you protect yourself and other travellers by making sure you are up-to-date with all of the recommended vaccinations. This will allow you to travel safely, while minimising the risk of exposure to infection.

 Territory and climate

Libya is a North African state bordered by Egypt to the east, Sudan to the southeast, Niger and Chad to the south, Tunisia and Algeria to the west, and the Mediterranean to the north.

95% percent of the territory is covered by the Sahara Desert. The coastline is mostly flat, hemmed in to the west by the Tripolitania region and the Gebel mountains and the lower-lying Ghibla plateau, and a moderate highland region that runs from the farthest point of Cyrenaica to Egypt.

The climate is arid and hot, with annual rainfall below 400 mm along the coast that disappears completely as you proceed south into the desert. In the coastal areas, where the climate is more stable due to the influence of the Mediterranean Sea, winters are mild, while summer temperatures can reach 35°C. In summer, inland temperatures peak at around 50 °C, while winters are cold, with lows of approximately zero degrees.

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