State of Libya ليبيا

Libya is home to diverse landscapes, from vast deserts to Mediterranean coastlines, with protected areas like the Akakus Mountains that shelter unique flora and fauna and prehistoric rock art.

Flora and Fauna

Libya’s wildlife is shaped by its arid desert landscapes, but the country also has Mediterranean coastal areas that support diverse ecosystems. The Barbary lion, once common in North Africa, is now extinct in the wild but historically roamed the region. The dromedary camel and addax antelope are adapted to Libya’s desert environment, while the sand gazelle is found in its southern regions.

The country’s flora is mostly desert-adapted, with species like the Date palm, which thrives in the arid climate and is crucial for local agriculture. Acacia trees and wild olive trees can also be found in the more fertile areas, especially near the Mediterranean coast. Some rare plants, such as Cistus and Lavandula, grow in the mountainous regions.

National Flora and Fauna

The Dromedary Camel is the national animal.
The Date Palm is the national flower.

Issued 1965: Bird Series - 5 millieme, Long-legged Buzzard (Buteo rufinus).

Issued 1965: Bird Series - 40 millieme, Barbary Partridge (Alectoris barbara).

Issued 1965: Flower Series - 1 millieme, Rose.

Issued 1965: Flower Series - 4 millieme, Sunflower (Helianthus annuus).

Issued 1973: Fish Series - 10 dirham, Zebra Seabream (Diplodus cervinus).

Issued 1973: Fish Series - 25 dirham, Atlantic Bluefin Tuna (Thunnus thynnus).

Issued 1976: Flora Series - 15 dirham, Ratima.

Issued 1976: Flora Series - 35 dirham, Lasef.

Issued 1979: Libyan Animal Series - 30 dirham, Dromedaries (Camelus dromedarius).

Issued 1979: Libyan Animal Series - 45 dirham, Dorcas Gazelle (Gazella dorcas).

Issued 1979: Flower Series - 10 dirham, Elands Sourfig (Carpobrotus acinaciformis).

Issued 1979: Flower Series - 20 dirham, Arum cirenaicum.