-Desert landscapes

Sand-storms

- Islamic tradition

- Supporting guerrilla movements in the past

- Bureaucracy

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In the depths of the country has a dry tropical climate, and passes on the shores of the Mediterranean. Precipitation is rare, especially inside the country.

Stay off the coast Libi is ideal from May to August. In the inland summer heat is really hard to bear, but everywhere you need to prepare for the significant temperature drops at night. In winter, temperatures are even 10oC.Także best to go there from November to March

Culture Libya reflects a unique blend of Arab and Mediterranean world.

It is similar to neighboring countries. There is also an influence in the Arab countries

Libya gained independence on January 1 in 1952.

Residents are friendly. Coast Libyans residing in the Gebel Nafus Berbers live in a Fezzanie Tuareg live on the southern border Toubou.

Berbers are a very original community of the country.

Islam

With regard to social customs, women are generally hidden behind the curtain, which is known as the "Purdah". Marriages are among the most important social institutions. Libya locals are very nice, polite. We are happy to entertain your guests.

First of all, Arabic, although it can communicate in Italian, and very rare French

Virtually no one here speaks English.

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Every Pole traveling to Libya must have a visa and translated by a sworn translator into Arabic personal details and a passport valid for one year from the date of departure. Carry a $ 1,000 to maintain the planned stay. The visa should strive for Economic Cooperation Bureau of the Great Arab Libyan People's Socialist Dżamahiriji in Warsaw.

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Office of the Great People's Libyan Arab Socialist People's Dżamahiriji

st. Kryniczna 2

03-934 Warsaw

tel. 617 48 22, 617 48 83, 617 58 30

Fax 617 50 91

Embassy

61 Sharia Ben Ashour Str

Garden City, Tripoli - Libya, PO. Box 519

Tel: (0-0218 21) 360 85 69, 361-59-72

Fax:. 361-51-99

E-mail: @ ambrp.trypolis interia.pl

We have seven days from the date of crossing the border to check. Formalities of people living in the hotels involved in their operation. Our check is documented in the passport and exit enforced. In the absence of check-in we are turning away at the border

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In the country there is an absolute prohibition. Be careful, because the possession of even small amounts of alcohol or drugs will cause serious problems. Valid bring in a ban on alcohol and drugs into the country.

It does not require any vaccination. The threat is only ameboza. You can use the public and private health care facilities (available in each city). Cost per day in the hospital is from 100 Lyd, not counting the treatments and medicines. Tip GP free from 5 to 20 Lyd.

Policies of foreign countries are not recognized here. The only exception is ogólnoarabskie liability insurance card referred to as orange

Ambulance - 118

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Libya is a safe country, but foreigners should be borne in mind because of the standard risk and petty crime, petty theft.

Note the clouds of dust, dust storms and sandstorms in the spring and autumn

when it comes to environmental hazards that include desertification and very limited natural fresh water resources. Currently building the world's largest water supply system by which the cities on the coast will be transported by water from aquifers in the ground Sahara

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Police - 999, 911. Ambulance - 118

By calling the phone number of security not liczmy that someone will speak to us in a language other than Arabic, Italian or rare, because rare, but is included in the game.

The border with Algeria is closed and impassable. Are open borders with Egypt and Tunisia. The border with Chad is mined and it is a military zone.

Libya operates several planes from Arab countries and Europe.

There are no direct connections with Polish to Libya. We can fly to Tripoli with a change in one of Europe's airports (Milan, Rome, Amsterdam) or with two przesiadkami: in Europe (Munich and Milan) or in Europe and Africa (Amsterdam and Tunis).

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You can get a bus from Alexandria and Cairo (Egypt) and Sfax, Gebes, Medeniny and Tunis (Tunisia).

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Every day, planes flying between the main cities of Tripoli, Benghazi, Ghadames, Sebha. Prices for flights are about 250 zł.

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Between the main towns is a good network of connections and a very good way. Connections without any problems. Only problem might be to find stops and stations on the Arabian inscriptions

Tourist visa holder can travel with the company hired car with driver, tourist, who is a guide. Do not borrow the car rental. We can travel by car, but with a guide. N in Libya is a need for a guide.

Taxis in the cities

In towns you will find Internet cafes, but no one obiecujmy too much, the link is very slow. These cafes will be announced after the stamp "@" because there are only subtitles in Arabic.

Time of call costs from 0.500 to 0.800 dinars.

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Phone calls can be made from the post office, public pay phones and internet cafes.

Of the Polish mobile operators only Plus offers roaming with Libya.

Libyan Dinar (Lyd)

In Tripoli are issued ATMs accepting Visa cards in Poland. ATM is also at the airport.

Prices in general are such as in Poland. Only gasoline prices are stunningly low. Per liter of gasoline will pay about. 30 gr.

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Dishes fired clay with Gharyan

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Replace the money in banks or on the black market where the exchange rate does not differ essentially from that offered by banks.

Exchanging currency in Tripoli and Benghazi.

Hotels throughout the country is unlikely to. State are low, and they are really expensive private. In larger cities you will find those with a high standard as well.

Inexpensive Hotels in Libya are hidden under the name funduq.

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The Sahara spend the night in tents or under the open sky

The best solution for SA youth. There are unfortunately few, but the bed there, pay from 2 to 5 Lyd.

As above in hostels. For accommodation in hotlu pay within the 1930-1950 LD

Prices in dinarach:

Tea - 0750

espresso - from 0500 to 1500

medium pizza - from 2,000 to 4,000

meal in the restaurant - from 4000 to 7500

Especially women traveling alone should avoid uncertain hotels.

Within Libya to meet with typical Arab cuisine.

The local cuisine is therefore based on meat dishes and seafood. Among the reign lamb meat and poultry, especially chickens on the tables, the Libyans also often host fish and shrimp. Fish dishes prepared with fish nacieranych garlic, saffron, cumin and paprika. Libyan cuisine, although somewhat milder than might surprise Europeans Tunisian its spiciness. Many of the dishes are used spices such as garlic, chilii, salt and cumin, and the basic ingredient of spices and sauces is harissa

Both meat and fish are most often roasted on a spit or in the oven, and served as a supplement vegetables (stuffed or fried in olive oil)

Avocados - the fruit also comes from Libya

Italian influence can be seen in the form of pasta, pizza and espresso.

Worth a try soups and fish on the coast.

In every pub we get lamb or chicken with couscous given, rice or fries. Along with the soup and a salad set free about 10 LD.

Libya is a country of alcohol, possession or consumption of alcohol is illegal. It should taste the Libyan tea, especially green, with lots of sugar and foam. It may happen that we get tea in Libya with a few almonds - peeled nuts brews along with the tea, giving a few to a glass

In restaurants. There is no lack of small bars and taverns, but there is the level of hygiene varies.

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Leptis Magna - the best archaeological site from Roman times in the Mediterranean

Tripoli - shopping at the bustling old town

Ghadhames - architecture and the Old City - Desert Pearl

Cyrene - ancient Greek city

Plateau of Al Jabal al Akhdar - numerous trails for trekking enthusiasts

Benghazi - a relaxing walk along the streets and bazaars

Sabratha - Phoenician trading village at the beginning of our era, belonging to the Nubian Masynissy

Tadrart Acacus - a masterpiece of rock art.

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December / January - Islamic New Year

January - Day of Ashura

March 2 - Day Dżamahirijji

March 28 - The British Evacuation Day (commemorating the feast to leave the country by the English)

March - Prophet's Birthday

July 23 - Revolution Day

July - Night of the Ascension of the Prophet

September 1 - National Day

October 7 - Italian Evacuation Day (commemorating the feast to leave the country by the Italians)

September / October - Eid al-Fitr (Ramadan)

November / December - Eid al-Adha (Feast of Sacrifice).

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In towns you will find the pub. Because of the absolute ban on drinking alcohol while away your time is worth sporzywając green tea and a shisha, Places, in which a pile of hookahs can be sensed from afar by the characteristic smell.

- Cotton, lightweight clothing

- Sunglasses, hat

- Sunscreen

- You need medication

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