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Africa
Libya
Capital: Tripoli
Mediterranean coast, Saharan dunes, and Roman cities in the sand.
Daily life
Life centers on family, the mosque, and the souk. Strong Arabic coffee and mint tea fuel long conversations. Most Libyans live along the Mediterranean coast — the Sahara takes up over 90% of the country.
Food
- Bazin (barley dough with stew)
- Couscous
- Shorba libiya (spiced soup, especially in Ramadan)
- Mbatten (stuffed potato)
- Asida
Family values
Extended families live close; elders' authority is unquestioned. Weddings are huge multi-day affairs.
Holidays & traditions
Eid al-FitrEid al-AdhaIndependence Day (Dec 24)Revolution Day (Feb 17)
Religion & spiritual life
Almost entirely Sunni Muslim, with a tiny historic Christian and Jewish heritage.