History of Libya under Muammar Gaddafi

High school (ages 12+)
History & Culture

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1. How many people live in History of Libya under Muammar Gaddafi?Approximately 6.8 million (as of 2021)
2. How big is History of Libya under Muammar Gaddafi?1,759,540 square kilometers (the 17th largest country in the world)
3. What is the capital of History of Libya under Muammar Gaddafi?Tripoli
4. What language do people speak in History of Libya under Muammar Gaddafi?Arabic (official). Berber languages are also spoken
5. When was History of Libya under Muammar Gaddafi built?Libyan Arab Republic declared September 1, 1969, following a coup
6. What is the end of rule?Gaddafi overthrown and killed in October 2011 during the Libyan Civil War

Bloodless coup d'état: A sudden, forceful seizure of political power without the use of violence.
Socialist People's Libyan Arab Jamahiriya: The official name of Libya under Gaddafi from 1977 to 2011, signifying a 'state of the masses'.
Per capita income (PPP): The average income per person, adjusted for purchasing power differences between countries.
Arab Spring: A series of anti-government protests and uprisings that spread across the Middle East and North Africa starting in late 2010.