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Libya

LIH-bee-uh
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A country in North Africa, with Tripoli as its capital.
"Libya borders Egypt, Tunisia, and Algeria along the Mediterranean coast."

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In plain EnglishA North African country on the Mediterranean coast.

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_____ borders Egypt, Tunisia, and Algeria along the Mediterranean coast.

Etymology

From Latin Libya, from Ancient Greek Libúē, in use in English since the 16th century.

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