General map with plans of Tripoli & Benghazi, an enlargement for the environs of the capital, & an administrative map of the country. The map does not cover the whole of Libya, but only the coastal area & the western part of the country, extending south to just beyond 26º (i.e. most of Marzuk & Al Kufrah provinces are not included). The country’s topography is very attractively presented by contours with relief shading & spot heights, indicating wadis, saline mashes & intermittent salt lakes, wells & oasis, sand & stony deserts, lava-fields, tree savannas & grasslands. Six different types of roads plus tracks are shown with petrol stations, service stations, intermediate driving distances, & road numbers on main roads. Also marked are border crossings, airports & airfields, shipping lines & ports, & railways, but the map provides no details of the country’s oil industry & has relatively less tourist information than on other maps. Longitude & latitude lines are drawn at 2º intervals & the multilingual legend

Includes:: English. Index of place names is on the reverse. The map

Includes:: plans showing mains streets in Tripoli & Benghazi, highlighting various facilities & places of interest. An enlargement shows the area around Tripoli in greater detail. There is also an administrative map, showing the country’s provinces with their main towns.



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Libya in the Countries & Regions series from Lonely Planet, market-leading comprehensive guides aimed at independent travellers & serving a large range of international destinations. Frank & informal in style, the guides explore an extensive range of sights, activities, accommodation, restaurants & nightlife & are designed for practical use while travelling on the road. Written & researched by a team of experts, each book is independent in its recommendations & suggestions, often offering individual takes on individual destinations. Widely recognised for their reliability, each Lonely Planet country & region guide has the same layout. Introductory sections profile the destination with individual chapters on particular highlights, getting started, (including when to go) itineraries, history, culture, arts, food & drink & the environment. Each guide is organised geographically by region, with individual sections detailing an extensive range of sights, places of interest, attractions, restaurants, nightlife, accommodation & any local activities. The guides have detailed explanations of historical context where relevant. There is also practical guidance on ...

When the oil-rich Kingdom of Libya descended into corruption & irresolution, a young Libyan army officer named Muammar Gaddafi seized power in a brilliant coup on 1 September 1969. Under his rule Libya became a pariah state, harbouring terrorists from nearly every dissident group in the world & accumulating an enormous arsenal of lethal weaponry. Gaddafi was autocratic & cruel, & his people finally rose up against him in February 2011. But how did he survive for so long? In this book, John Oakes traces Libya`s colourful history & details the events which shaped Gaddafi`s personality, the influences which moulded his career, the security apparatus which kept him in power & the human rights violations he committed. It is a story of Roman legions, Barbary pirates, slave traders, camel caravans & Ottoman Beys; & of Italian colonists, Bedouin tribes, Texan oil barons, the Lockerbie disaster & mass murder in the Abu Salim jail. Foremost, it is the story of the human cost of freeing Libya from Gaddafi. ...

Libya in the Culture Smart range of pocket-sized guide books; providing detailed information on local customs, culture, etiquette & manners & ensuring that visitors are prepared for a diverse range of social environments. The series covers an extensive number of countries worldwide & are designed both for those working & living abroad, as well as for visitors who do not want to offend, either intentionally or inadvertently. Their aim is to prevent readers from making embarrassing mistakes & feel confident in unfamiliar situations, while preparing them before arrival on what to expect & how to behave. Each guide is arranged thematically, with dedicated individual chapters on land & people, values & attitudes, customs & traditions, making friends, people at home, ‘time-out’, travelling & communicating. There is also a separate chapter for business travelers, with important information on subjects such as business culture, meetings & making appointments. A Further Reading section also offers a list of recommended other history, travel literature & language titles available on the country. ...

Since a bloodless coup in 1969, Libya has become synonymous with Mu'ammar al-Qaddafi, the charismatic leader Nelson Mandela dubbed one of the revolutionary icons of our time. However, falling prey to empire-builders from the ancient Greeks to Mussolini's Italy, Libya was embroiled in controversy long before his meteoric rise to power. Skillfully navigating the nation's history, Ronald Bruce St John explores Libya's struggle to establish its political & economic identity. From the infamous Lockerbie bombing to Qaddafi's astonishing return to the international stage, this is a thoughtful & engrossing introduction to this turbulent land on the cusp of Africa & the Middle East. ...

Libya Geographical Edition Wall Map at 1:1.750, 000 from Gizi Map, size 97 x 87cm (38” x 34” approx), with bold altitude colouring to show its topography, oil & gas wells & pipelines, water aqueducts, ancients sites & other places of interest, etc. Names of larger towns & selected smaller locations, as well as of many topographic features are also shown in Arabic. The map provides a very fine presentation of the country’s geography through bold altitude colouring & graphics for sandy or stone deserts, swamps, salt flats, oasis, & water wells, plus numerous spot heights & plenty of names of mountain ranges, wadis, etc. Road network shows desert tracks & gives distances on main routes. Railway lines are included & domestic airports/aerodromes are marked. The map also shows oil or gas wells & pipelines, water aqueducts & boundaries of administrative provinces. Symbols indicate locations with campsites or youth hostels, various places of interest including archaeological sites & natural curiosities, etc. Latitude & longitude lines are drawn at 1° intervals. The index is next to the map. Map legend

Includes:: English & Arabic. Also provided is a distance table.PLEASE NOTE: this wall map is also available in a road edition with altitude colouring replaced by relief shading to make the road network stand out better from the background – all other information is the same. Both versions are also available folded.

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Libya at 1:1, 750, 000 on an indexed map from Gizi Map with bold altitude colouring to show its physical geography, oil & gas wells & pipelines, water aqueducts, ancients sites & other places of interest, etc. Names of larger towns & selected smaller locations, as well as of many topographic features are also shown in Arabic. The map provides a very fine presentation of the country’s geography through bold altitude colouring & graphics for sandy or stone deserts, swamps, salt flats, oasis, & water wells, plus numerous spot heights & plenty of names of mountain ranges, wadis, etc. Road network shows desert tracks & gives distances on main routes. Railway lines are included & domestic airports/aerodromes are marked. The map also shows oil or gas wells & pipelines, water aqueducts & boundaries of administrative provinces. Symbols indicate locations with campsites or youth hostels, various places of interest including archaeological sites & natural curiosities, etc. Latitude & longitude lines are drawn at 1° intervals. The index is next to the map. Map legend

Includes:: English & Arabic. Also provided is a distance table.PLEASE NOTE: this map is also available in a road edition with altitude colouring replaced by relief shading to make the road network stand out better from the background – all other information is the same. Both versions are also published as wall maps.

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Libya in the Pocket Guide series from Berlitz; a collection of handy, pocket-sized guides dedicated to an extensive range of cities, regions & countries worldwide. Written in narrative form, individual guides explore the history, main sights & attractions, food & drink, accommodation & local culture of the destination in detail. Each Berlitz pocket guide has a similar format, with colour-coded sections helping readers locate information quickly in addition to distinctive chapters exploring the city or region. An introduction outlines the destination for visitors & a section dedicated to 'A Brief History' actually explores the area in relative depth. A where to go chapter is organized by region & city & is written in prose form with references to individual sites highlighted in bold for clarity. There are also further suggestions on where & when to eat. Recommendations for leisure activities in the region, including sport, nightlife & shopping, are also provided & tailored accordingly for each destination. Handy travel tips are listed alphabetically in a dedicated section, providing practical guidance & helping visitors make the most of their stay. The main hotels, particularly for cities, are also listed in an accommodation section, offering a brief overview with approximate price bandings & relevant contact details. ...

Indexed, waterproof & tear-resistant road map of Libya with topographic & tourist information, published by Reise Know-How as part of their highly acclaimed World Mapping Project. The map is double-sided to provide the best balance between a good scale & a convenient size sheet. Road & rail networks are easy to see on a clear base which shows the area’s topography by altitude colouring with contours, spot heights, mountain passes, & names of mountain ranges. The map also shows deserts, salt lakes & seasonal rivers. Internal administrative boundaries are shown with names of the provinces. Names of main towns are also given in Arabic script. Road network

Includes:: unsurfaced roads & seasonal tracks & indicates locations of fuel supplies. A wide range of symbols highlight various places of interest, including national parks & protected areas, oasis & water wells, UNESCO world heritage sites, archaeological remains, campsites, caves, beaches, etc. Oil wells & pipelines are also marked, as well as the course of the “ Great-Man-Made-River” project. The map has a latitude & longitude grid at intervals of 1° & an index of place names. Map legend

Includes:: English.



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Libya Road Edition Wall Map at 1:1.750, 000 from Gizi Map, size 97 x 87cm (38” x 34” approx), with very fine presentation of its physical geography, oil & gas wells & pipelines, water aqueducts, ancients sites & other places of interest, etc. Names of larger towns & selected smaller locations, as well as of many topographic features are also shown in Arabic. The map provides a very fine presentation of the country’s geography through bold altitude colouring & graphics for sandy or stone deserts, swamps, salt flats, oasis, & water wells, plus numerous spot heights & plenty of names of mountain ranges, wadis, etc. Road network shows desert tracks & gives distances on main routes. Railway lines are included & domestic airports/aerodromes are marked. The map also shows oil or gas wells & pipelines, water aqueducts & boundaries of administrative provinces. Symbols indicate locations with campsites or youth hostels, various places of interest including archaeological sites & natural curiosities, etc. Latitude & longitude lines are drawn at 1° intervals. The index is next to the map. Map legend

Includes:: English & Arabic. Also provided is a distance table.PLEASE NOTE: this map is also available in a geographical edition with bold altitude colouring replacing relief shading – all other information is the same. Both versions are also available folded.

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