Tripoli is the capital city and the largest city of Libya. Tripoli was founded in the 7th century BC by the Phoenicians, who named it Oea. Due to the city's long history, there are many sites of archaeological significance in Tripoli. Its population was 1.183 million people in 2023.
The Grand Erg Oriental (English: 'Great Eastern Sand Sea') is a large erg or "field of sand dunes" in the Sahara Desert. Situated for the most part in Saharan lowlands of northeast Algeria, the Grand Erg Oriental covers an area some 600 km wide by 200 km north to south. The erg's northeastern edge spills over into neighbouring Tunisia.
Libya is a country located in North Africa. Libya features diverse landscapes, including the vast Sahara Desert, the Mediterranean coastline, and a range of mountainous areas. The country’s terrain is mostly barren with occasional oases. Islam, specifically Sunni Islam, is the dominant religion. Islamic traditions and cultural practices play a significant role in daily life. Its population was 7,361,263 in 2024.
