What is the capital of Libya?
The capital of Libya is Tripoli
Tripoli is the capital city and seat of government of Libya, a country in Northern Africa. Libya uses the ISO codes LY and LBY, and its international dialling code is +218. The currency in use is the Libyan dinar (LYD).
For the full profile of Libya, including its flag, currency, calling code, population and the countries it borders, see the Libya country page. The country has an estimated population of 7,458,555 as of 2025.
Quick facts about Libya
- Capital: Tripoli
- Region: Northern Africa
- Currency: Libyan dinar (LYD)
- Calling code: +218
- Flag emoji: 🇱🇾
Frequently asked questions
What is the capital of Libya?
The capital of Libya is Tripoli.
Is Tripoli the largest city in Libya?
Tripoli is the capital of Libya and its seat of government. In many countries the capital is also the largest city, though not always, so the biggest city by population can differ.
What currency is used in Tripoli?
Tripoli, like the rest of Libya, uses the Libyan dinar (LYD, symbol ل.د).
Capitals of neighbouring countries
Capital and country data from open datasets. Full sources on the data page.