Clues
Use these details to boost your ability to identify specific countries in the game.
Identity & symbols
Language
Arabic is the official language, using the Arabic script. English is also used in some areas.
Culture
Look for Islamic cultural markers, such as mosques with minarets, and local markets (souks) that reflect Libyan traditions.
Miscellaneous
Street view may show distinctive Libyan vehicles, such as pick-ups and older models, as well as occasional military presence.
Capital
Tripoli
Environment & landscape
Environment
The landscape is predominantly desert, with arid conditions, rocky areas, and some coastal features along the Mediterranean Sea.
Infrastructure
Architecture includes a mix of modern buildings and traditional designs, with influences from Ottoman and Italian styles, especially in urban centers like Tripoli.
Coverage
True
Foliage
Common tree types include palm trees and acacia, with sparse grasslands in some regions.
Topography
Libya is largely flat with vast desert areas, but there are some mountainous regions in the northwest, such as the Nafusa Mountains.
Roads & transportation
Cars
Vehicle registration plates are white with a blue strip on the left side featuring the Libyan flag. The plates include Arabic script and numbers.
Driving
Vehicles drive on the right side of the road.
Signs
Road signs are typically in Arabic, with some bilingual signs in English, using simple pictograms. Signs often include directional and informational symbols.
Stop
Stop signs in Libya typically read 'STOP' in English.
Bollards
Bollards in Libya are often simple concrete or metal posts, primarily used for traffic control and to protect pedestrian areas.
Poles
Utility poles in Libya are usually made of wood or concrete, with overhead lines often seen in urban areas.