Libya is a country located in North Africa, bordered by the Mediterranean Sea to the north, Tunisia and Algeria to the northwest, Niger to the southwest, Chad to the southeast, and Egypt to the east. It is the fourth largest country in Africa and has a diverse landscape that includes vast desert areas, particularly the Sahara, as well as coastal plains. Libya’s capital is Tripoli, located in the northwest, and the official language is Arabic. The country has a rich history, which includes ancient civilizations such as the Phoenicians, Romans, and Berbers. In more recent history, Libya was ruled by Muammar Gaddafi from 1969 until he was ousted during the Arab Spring in 2011, leading to a period of political instability and conflict. The economy of Libya is largely dependent on oil and natural gas exports.
Internet Infrastructure and Major Service Providers Libya’s internet infrastructure is recovering and evolving after years of conflict. Under Muammar Gaddafi’s regime, the telecom sector was entirely state-controlled and private competition was virtually nonexistent mondaq.com. The primary telecommunications holding is the Libyan Post, Telecommunication and Information Technology Company (LPTIC), which oversees key state-owned providers libyareview.com. Major service…
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