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Updated currency exchange rate. |
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Apr 11, 2024 |
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Link and photo added. |
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Oct 28, 2023 |
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Links added. |
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Oct 12, 2023 |
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Added cross-reference. |
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Jul 21, 2023 |
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In the History section, added mention of the contention over the post of prime minister in February 2022. |
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Feb 11, 2022 |
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In the History section, mentioned that elections intended for December 2021 were postponed. |
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Jan 04, 2022 |
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In the History section, updated the discussion of setting elections for 2021 and 2022. |
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Dec 07, 2021 |
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In the History section, updated the discussion of the transitional unity government formed in 2021. |
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Sep 28, 2021 |
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Modified link of Web site: National Geographic Kids - Countries - Libya. |
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May 29, 2021 |
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In the History section, added mention of the transitional unity government proposed in 2021. |
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Mar 25, 2021 |
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Country Profile: Updated head of state and head of government. |
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Mar 15, 2021 |
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Add new Web site: National Geographic Kids - Countries - Libya. |
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Jan 31, 2021 |
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In the History section, added mention of the October 2020 cease-fire. |
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Oct 26, 2020 |
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In the History section, updated the discussion of the conflict between the General National Congress and the Libyan National Army. |
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Jun 10, 2020 |
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In the People and Economy sections, updated Libya's demographic trends and trade partners. |
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Feb 06, 2020 |
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In the History section, updated the discussion of the conflict between the General National Congress and the Libyan National Army. |
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Jan 23, 2020 |
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In the History section, updated the discussion on unity efforts and the Libyan National Army's northwestern offensive. |
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Apr 26, 2019 |
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In the History section, updated the discussion of unity efforts and added mention of the Libyan National Army's southern and northwestern offensives. |
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Apr 08, 2019 |
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Add new Web site: Interesting Facts for Kids - Interesting Libya Facts. |
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Jan 18, 2019 |
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In the History section, updated to include the events of 2018 and added discussion about disputes over the National Oil Corporation and the Central Bank of Libya. |
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Dec 18, 2018 |
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In the History section, updated transliteration of place names. |
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Dec 18, 2018 |
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In the Government and society section, updated transliteration of place names. |
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Nov 14, 2018 |
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In the Cultural life section, updated transliteration of place names. |
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Nov 14, 2018 |
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In the Economy section, updated transliteration of place names. |
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Nov 14, 2018 |
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In the Land section, updated transliteration of place names. |
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Nov 13, 2018 |
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In the People section, updated transliteration of place names. |
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Nov 12, 2018 |
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In the Economy section, updated Libya's biggest trade partners. |
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Oct 24, 2018 |
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In the Economy section, added data chart. |
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Oct 24, 2018 |
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Country Profile: Expanded country profile. |
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May 11, 2018 |
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In History section, updated to mention the arrival of the Islamic State in Iraq and the Levant in Libya, and the establishment of the Government of National Accord in 2015. |
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Jan 04, 2018 |
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Corrected display issue. |
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Jan 04, 2018 |
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In People section, updated demographic statistics. |
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Aug 17, 2017 |
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Add new Web site: Easy Science for Kids - Libya. |
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Dec 05, 2016 |
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Country Profile: Country Profile: Updated head of state and government. |
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Oct 25, 2016 |
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Added locator map to the Introduction. |
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May 07, 2016 |
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Replaced photographs. |
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Aug 26, 2015 |
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Replaced photograph. |
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Aug 26, 2015 |
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In Economy section, updated the discussion of the Libyan oil industry. |
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Jul 22, 2015 |
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In Government and Society section, updated to mention that insecurity and factional rivalries have impeded the creation of a permanent government. |
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Jul 22, 2015 |
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Revised and updated History section. |
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Mar 05, 2015 |
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Country Profile: Country Profile: Updated head of state. |
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Dec 19, 2014 |
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Country Profile: Country profile: Updated head of state and head of government. |
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Aug 11, 2014 |
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Country Profile: Country Profile: Updated head of government. |
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May 05, 2014 |
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Add new Web site: Maps of World - Ramesseum, Egypt. |
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Apr 15, 2014 |
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Country Profile: Updated head of government. |
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Mar 12, 2014 |
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Country Profile: Corrected spelling of Nouri Abusahmain. |
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Dec 30, 2013 |
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Country Profile: In Country Profile, updated form of government. |
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Jul 31, 2013 |
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Country Profile: Updated head of state. |
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Jun 27, 2013 |
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Add new Web site: Maps of World - Libya Map. |
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Feb 12, 2013 |
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Add new Web site: LookLex Encyclopaedia - Libya. |
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Jan 04, 2013 |
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Add new Web site: GlobalSecurity.org - Libya. |
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Jan 04, 2013 |
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Add new Web site: Iloveindia.com - Libya. |
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Jan 04, 2013 |
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Add new Web site: JewishEncyclopedia.com - Libya. |
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Jan 04, 2013 |
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Add new Web site: University of Michigan - International Institute - Libya. |
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Jan 04, 2013 |
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Add new Web site: Enchanted Learning - Libya. |
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Jan 04, 2013 |
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In History section, updated to clarify the attack on the U.S. consulate in Banghazi in September 2012 was carried out by a Islamist militant group. |
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Dec 13, 2012 |
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Country Profile: In Country Profile, update to mention Ali Zeidan's appointment as prime minister. |
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Nov 02, 2012 |
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In History section, deleted unclear information about Libya's constitution-drafting procedure. |
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Sep 18, 2012 |
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In Land section, deleted mention of the highest temperature ever recorded being in Aziziyyah, Libya. That temperature was discredited in 2012. |
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Sep 14, 2012 |
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Country Profile: In Country Profile, updated to mention Mustafa Abushagur's election as prime minister. |
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Sep 13, 2012 |
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Updated to mention that protesters attacked the U.S. consulate in Banghazi on September 11, 2012, killing the U.S. ambassador and three other Americans. |
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Sep 12, 2012 |
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Country Profile: In Country Profile, updated to mention Muhammad al-Megarif's election as president of the General National Congress. |
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Aug 13, 2012 |
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In History section, updated to include results of elections in July 2012. |
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Jul 18, 2012 |
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In Land section, changed "The Sudan" to "Sudan." |
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May 23, 2012 |
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In History section, updated to mention tension between TNC and local militias. |
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Mar 09, 2012 |
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Country Profile: Changed capital. |
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Feb 22, 2012 |
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Country Profile: Added name of head of state and head of government, along with urban-rural, life expectancy, literacy, and GNI per capita statistics. |
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Feb 22, 2012 |
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In History section, updated to mention that Qaddafi was killed by rebel forces on October 20, 2011. |
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Oct 20, 2011 |
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Country Profile: Changed Official name; Form of government; Head of state; Head of government. |
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Sep 09, 2011 |
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In History section, updated to mention that the TNC began to transfer its operations to Tripoli. |
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Sep 09, 2011 |
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In Introduction, updated to mention that Qaddafi was forced from power in 2011. |
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Sep 07, 2011 |
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In Government and Society section, updated to mention that Qaddafi was forced from power in 2011. |
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Sep 07, 2011 |
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In History section, removed reference to the reported arrest of Sayf al-Islam Qaddafi by rebel forces. |
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Aug 23, 2011 |
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In History section, updated to mention rebel takeover of the Bab al-Aziziyyah compound in Tripoli. |
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Aug 23, 2011 |
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Changed "NTC" to "TNC". |
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Aug 22, 2011 |
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In History section, updated to mention rebel forces' advance into Tripoli in August 2011. |
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Aug 22, 2011 |
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In History section, added cross-reference to Libya Revolt of 2011. |
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Jun 16, 2011 |
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In Introduction, added cross-reference to Libya Revolt of 2011. |
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Jun 16, 2011 |
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In History section, updated to mention that on May 16 the International Criminal Court announced it would seek arrest warrants against Qaddafi, his son Sayf al-Islam, and the Libyan Intelligence Chief, Abdullah Senussi. |
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May 16, 2011 |
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In History section, updated to mention that Qaddafi's youngest son was killed in a NATO air strike on April 30. |
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May 12, 2011 |
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In History section, updated to mention announcement that France, the United Kingdom, and Italy would send military advisers to Libya. |
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Apr 21, 2011 |
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In History section, updated to mention a cease-fire plan proposed by the African Union that was rejected by the rebels. |
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Apr 11, 2011 |
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In History section, updated to mention announcement that coalition air strikes had disabled the Libyan air force. |
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Mar 28, 2011 |
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In History section, updated to include air strikes launched by an international coalition against Libyan military targets. |
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Mar 21, 2011 |
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In History section, updated to include UN Security Council resolution authorizing military action against the Qaddafi regime in Libya. |
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Mar 18, 2011 |
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In History section, updated to mention that pro-Qaddafi forces retook the opposition-held cities of Zawiyah and Ras Lanuf. |
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Mar 11, 2011 |
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In History section, updated to mention fighting betweeen opposition forces and government loyalists in Brega. |
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Mar 03, 2011 |
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In History section, updated to mention United Nations Security Council Resolution 1970, imposing sanctions on Libya. |
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Feb 28, 2011 |
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In History section, updated to include the pro-Qaddafi forces' attempts to retain control of Tripoli. |
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Feb 25, 2011 |
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In History section, updated to mention that anti-Qaddafi forces took control of eastern Libya and many western cities outside the capital, Tripoli. |
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Feb 23, 2011 |
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In History section, updated to mention the escalation of violence against pro-democracy protesters in Libya in February 2011. |
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Feb 22, 2011 |
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In History section, updated to mention Qaddafi's televised statement on February 22, in which he refused to step down. |
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Feb 22, 2011 |
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In History section, updated to include anti-government rallies in Banghazi in February 2011. |
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Feb 16, 2011 |
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Add new Web site: Country Studies - Libya. |
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Aug 02, 2010 |
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Updated geologic time data. |
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May 17, 2010 |
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Country Profile: Updated area and population figures. |
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Feb 16, 2010 |
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Updated to clarify the system of government and the role of the secretary of the General People's Committee as head of government. |
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Nov 17, 2009 |
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Country Profile: Updated Official name; updated Chief of state. |
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Nov 17, 2009 |
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Added new Web site: Buzzle.com - Libya. |
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May 25, 2009 |
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Added new Web site: National Geographic - Travel - Libya. |
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Apr 20, 2009 |
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Revised and updated bibliography. |
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Mar 04, 2009 |
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Thoroughly revised and updated People section. |
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Nov 26, 2008 |
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Thoroughly revised and updated Introduction. |
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Nov 26, 2008 |
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Thoroughly revised and updated Land section. |
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Nov 26, 2008 |
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Thoroughly revised and updated History section. |
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Nov 26, 2008 |
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Added new Web site: Foreign and Commonwealth Office - Libya. |
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Nov 26, 2008 |
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Added new Web site: Jewish Virtual Library - Libya, Africa. |
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Nov 26, 2008 |
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Thoroughly revised and updated Administration and social conditions section. |
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Nov 26, 2008 |
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Thoroughly revised and updated Cultural life section. |
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Nov 26, 2008 |
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Thoroughly revised and updated Economy section. |
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Nov 26, 2008 |
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Added new Web site: The Official Site of the Embassy of the Libyan Arab Jamahiriya. |
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Dec 07, 2007 |
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Added new Web site: Energy Information Administration - Libya. |
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Jan 19, 2007 |
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Added new Web site: Worldcanon - Libya. |
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Dec 19, 2006 |
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Article revised and updated. |
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Dec 14, 2006 |
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Added new Web site: Library of Congress - Libya - Selected Internet Resources. |
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Aug 08, 2006 |
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Added new Web site: Central Intelligence Agency - The World Factbook - Libya. |
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Jul 24, 2006 |
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Added new Web site: University of Pennsylvania: African Studies Center - Libya. |
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Jun 23, 2006 |
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Added new Web site: Arab.net - Libya. |
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Jun 02, 2006 |
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Added new Web site: Arab.net - Libya. |
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Jun 02, 2006 |
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Added new Web site: Lonely Planet - Libya. |
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May 08, 2006 |
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Article revised. |
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Jun 16, 2005 |
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Article revised. |
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Jan 18, 2002 |
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Article revised. |
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Aug 25, 2000 |
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Article revised. |
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Mar 10, 2000 |
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Article added to new online database. |
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Jul 26, 1999 |
