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Main Entry:: Lib·ya
Pronunciation:: \ˈli-bē-ə\
Function:: geographical name

1 the part of Africa N of the Sahara between Egypt & Syrtis Major (Gulf of Sidra) —an ancient name 2 N Africa W of Egypt —an ancient name 3 country N Africa bordering on the Mediterranean; a colony of Italy 1912–43, an independent kingdom 1951–69, a republic since 1969 capital Tripoli area 679,358 square miles (1,766,331 square kilometers), population 5,678,500

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