Provides a photo and profile of the only king of modern Libya, who ruled from 1951 until 1969, when he was overthrown by Muammar al-Qaddafi.

Find the constitution adopted after the military coup of 1951 and used until the Libyan Revolution in 1969.

Find country and municipal boundaries, road and train networks, and capital and major cities.

Offers a time-line of the country's history that includes an interactive glossary. Learn about Libya's politics, religion, economy, and people.

Describes the efforts of Libyan emigres, the British, and King Idris to arm Libyans against their Italian invaders.

Learn about the Italian invasion of Libya in 1911 and their occupation until defeat in WWII forced them out. Includes a photo gallery.

Describes Qaddafi's rise to power, his policies, and the US response. Details their conflicting ideologies and the US response to terrorism.