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Benghazi |
Benghazi is in north-eastern
Libya.Located on the Gulf of Sidra Benghazi,
it is the second largest city in the country
and has a population of 950,000 inhabitants.
Benghazi has a Mediterranean
climate with moderate wet winters and
warm dry summers.
Benghazi was founded around 6th
century BC by the Ancient Greeks and
named Euesperides. The city's present name
is derived from that of a pious
benefactor—Ghazi; Bani Ghazi means Ghazi's
descendants.
The city suffered severe damage during World
War II, today it serves as a major economic
centre with emphasis on the manufactured
goods and finance sector. The city has a
multiethnic population, with a majority of
people of Arab decent.
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| Tripoli |
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Tripoli is
Libya's largest city and port, the country's capital
and the full-time residence of Colonel Qaddafi.
It is located on the Mediterranean Sea, in the
north-western part of the country.The climate is
Mediterranean with hot dry summers, cool winters and
some modest rainfall.
The city was founded in the 7th century BC by the
Phoenicians, who named it Oea.
In 643 AD it came under the Arabic domination and
then it became part of the Ottoman Empire in 1551.
As an important gateway between Africa and Europe,
commerce prospered through the years.
Modern Tripoli is divided into two parts:
El-Mina, the port area and site of the beautiful
ancient city;
The town of Tripoli.
Tripoli International Airport is very near the city.
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| Derna |
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Derna
or Darnah is located in the northern part of
Libya, along the Mediterranean Sea. This
peaceful seaside town is home to
approximately 81,000 inhabitants.
Derna enjoys a humid Mediterranean
climate with temperatures in the summer
averaging 30°C. Winter temperatures are much
cooler here than in the interior desert
region; rainfall occurs at this time of the
year.
It was the Battle of Derna, fought in this
region around 200 years ago, that put the
region on the map. The American troops
travelled for 500 miles throug the Libyan
Desert to capture the city during the first
war between the USA and North African
states.
This historical site is now a flourishing
coastal town flanked by clear waters and
beaches on one side and rocky but green
mountains on the other side.
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