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In Greek mythology, Libya was a daughter of Memphis and Epaphus. Poseidon loved her. The country, Libya, described below, was named after her.


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Libya is a Muslim country in north Africa. Its capital is Tripoli. Note that in ancient Greece, the word Libya is used in a broader meaning, encompassing all of Africa. The three traditional part of the country are Tripolitania, Fessan and the Cyrenaika.

From the CIA World Factbook 2000. Not Wikified.