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Language: The official language of Libya is Arabic (used for all official business), though some English is spoken, especially in the cities and tourist-orientated establishments.
Currency: The official currency is the Dinar (LYD), which is divided into 1,000 dirhams. Credit cards have very limited acceptance (usually only in five-star hotels) and travelers cheques are not accepted, therefore it is advised to carry cash. ATMs are unreliable, though available in Tripoli. Banks are usually closed on Thursdays and Fridays. Currency can be exchanged at the airport or any bank
in Tripoli.
Time: Local time is GMT +2.
Electricity: Electrical current is 127/230 volts, 50Hz. Round 3-pin plugs are used.
Communications: The international dialing code for Libya is +218. The outgoing code is 00, followed by the relevant country code (e.g. 0027 for South Africa). City/area codes are in use, e.g. (0)21 for Tripoli and (0)22 for Tripoli International Airport. There are several Internet Service Providers and Internet cafes are available in Tripoli and other major centers, as well as some towns. Mobile phones operate on GSM 900 and 1800 networks and general telecommunications are being modernized.
Duty Free: Travelers may enter the country with 200 cigarettes or 250g cigars or 250g tobacco, and 250ml perfume. All alcohol and drugs are strictly prohibited, as well as all foodstuffs (including canned goods). There is also an extensive list of banned items, including any articles manufactured or produced in Israel or countries that trade with Israel, and it is best to consult a Libyan Embassy for more information.
Getting Around: Bus services operate between Tripoli and Benghazi, as well as other major urban centers and taxis are available. Petrol in Libya is cheap and car rental agencies are available, but there is a high incidence of traffic accidents and driving can be highly erratic; road quality can vary. Permission from Libyan authorities, in the form of a desert pass, is needed for those intending to drive into desert areas. The major urban centers are connected by airplane.
Tourist OfficeDepartment of Tourism, Tripoli: +218 (0)21 360 3400
EmergencyEmergencies: 119 (Ambulance)
Embassies
Libyan Consulate, New York, United States: +1 212 752 5775.
Libyan People's Bureau, London, United Kingdom (also responsible for Ireland): +44 (0)20 7 589 6120.
Libyan Embassy, Ottawa, Canada: +1 613 230 0919.
Libyan People's Bureau, ACT, Australia: +61 (0)2 6290 7900.
Libyan Embassy, Pretoria, South Africa: +27 (0)12 342 3902.
United States Liaison Office, Tripoli: +218 (0)21 335 1848 or (0)21 335 1235.
British Embassy, Tripoli: +218 (0)21 340 3644/5.
Canadian Embassy, Tripoli: +218 (0)21 335 1633.
Australian Consulate-General, Tripoli: +218 (0)21 335 1468/69.
South African Embassy, Tripoli: +218 (0)21 333 7006.
Irish Embassy, Rome, Italy (also responsible for Libya): +39 06 697 9121.
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