View illustrations depicting the evolution of the African country's flags or listen to an audio file of the Libyan national anthem.

Details the country's long heritage of foreign rule, colonization and monarchy. Describes the modern Republic's role under Muammar al-Qaddafi.

Find out if Amazons existed in Libya before they inhabited the Greek river Thermodon. Includes images of vases and mysterious signs and letters.

US State Department's Background Notes reviews the African country's ancient, colonial and modern historical eras.