Kingdom of Libya
kingdom in Northern Africa
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Summary
Kingdom of Libya is a historical country[1]. It draws 4,772 Wikipedia views per month (historical country category, ranking #406 of 1,549).[2]
Key Facts
- Member of: United Nations[3]
- Continent: Africa[4]
- Capital: Benghazi[5], Tripoli[6], Al Bayda[7]
- Official language: Arabic[8]
- Currency: Libyan pound[9]
- Basic form of government: constitutional monarchy[10]
- Followed by: Libyan Arab Republic[11]
- Official residence: Royal Palace of Tripoli[12]
- Commons category: Kingdom of Libya[13]
- Inception: December 24, 1951[14]
- Dissolved, abolished or demolished date: September 1, 1969[15]
- Population: 1,091,830[16]
- Replaces: Allied administration of Libya[17], British Military Administration[18]
- Replaced by: history of Libya under Muammar Gaddafi[19], Libyan Arab Republic[20]
- Native label: المملكة الليبية[21]
- Area: 1,759,530 km²[22]
- Language used: Arabic[23], Italian[24], Berber[25]
- Official religion: Islam[26]
Why It Matters
Kingdom of Libya has Wikipedia articles in 26 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[27] It is known by 54 alternative names across languages and contexts.[28]