What makes Libya an opportunity & challenge: Special Location: Located in the middle of North Africa, bordering the Mediterranean Sea with a coast line of about 2000 km length. It has six neighbors: Egypt, Sudan, Chad, Niger, Algeria, and Tunisia. The country’s location has enabled it to witness many civilization and became an important caravan trade link between Africa and Europe. - Area: 1,775,500 sq km with a surface comprises coastal plains, plateaus and mountains. The Sahara desert extends deep into the south with its scattered oases and small towns . - Climate: A typical Mediterranean climate along the coast in the northern parts and desert climate in the south. Average temperature is between 15C during winter and 35C during summer time. - Foreign Trade: Libya depends primarily upon revenues from oil and natural gas in addition to petrochemical and other, industrial products. Machines, transportation, and foodstuffs are of the major imports