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	Libya
		Libya's flag was adopted in 1977, after leaving the Federation of Arab Republics.
		The World Flag Database shows the flag, but the green square is much lighter than shown.
		The note in Album des pavillons explains that the national flag is painted on the fin.
	www.crwflags.com /fotw/flags/ly.html (357 words)

	Flag - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		The first flags were used to assist military coordination on battlefields, and flags have evolved into a general tool for rudimentary signalling and identification, especially in environments where communication is similarly challenging (such as the maritime environment where semaphore is used).
		Flags are used in messaging or advertising, or for decorative purposes, though at this less formal end the distinction between a flag and a simple cloth banner is blurred.
		They use the flags to indicate to the referee potential infringements of the laws, or who is entitled to possession of the ball that has gone out of the field of play, or, most famously, raise the flag overhead to indicate an offside offence.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Flag (3119 words)

	Libya - Encyclopedia, History, Geography and Biography
		Libya, officially the Great Socialist People's Libyan Arab Jamahiriya or الجماهيرية العربية الليبية الشعبية الإشتراكية ﺍﻟﻌﻆﻤﻰ is a country in Northern Africa, bordering the Mediterranean Sea, located between Egypt on the east, Sudan on the southeast, Chad and Niger on the south and Algeria and Tunisia to the west.
		Libya remained part of their empire, although at times virtually autonomous, until Italy invaded in 1911 and, in the face of years of resistance, made Libya a colony.
		Libya has a small population within its large territory, with a population density of about 3 persons per square kilometre (8.5/mi²) in the two northern regions of Tripolitania and Cyrenaica, and less than one person per square kilometre (1.6/mi²) elsewhere.
	www.arikah.com /encyclopedia/Libya (3013 words)

	Flag of Libya - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		The flag of Libya (adopted on November 19, 1977) consists of a simple green field with no other characteristics.
		Following the 1969 coup, the flag was replaced by a Pan-Arabic red-white-fl triband (similar to the curent flag of Yemen).
		The current flag of Ireland is a tricolor with green representing the Irish Catholics, orange representing the Irish Protestants, and white in the middle to represent peace.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Flag_of_Libya (301 words)

	Libya - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		As the Kingdom of Libya, the country maintained a definitively pro-Western stance yet at the same time was recognized as belonging to the conservative traditionalist bloc in the League of Arab States (Arab League), of which it became a member in 1953.
		It is bound to the west by Tunisia and Algeria, the southwest by Niger, the south by Chad and Sudan and to the east by Egypt.
		By far the predominant religion in Libya is Islam with 97% of the population associating with the Muslim faith.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Libya (5279 words)

	Libya
		Libya was traditionally an agricultural country, although farming was restricted primarily to the coastal regions.
		Libya is governed under a constitution adopted in 1977 by the General People’s Congress (GPC), the national legislature established in 1976.
		Libya was not a participant in the 1967 Six-Day War between Israel and neighboring Arab countries, but it strongly supported its Arab League neighbors in opposition to Israel after the war.
	www.arab-world-information.com /libya.htm (3136 words)

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		Battle - A battle flag is a flag that is carried by the armed forces on land.
		Ratio - The ratio of a flag is its proportions, the height divided by the width.
		The ratio of a flag's dimensions are usually reported as something like 2:3, which would mean that the height is 2/3 of the width, or 1:2, which would mean that the height is half the width.
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		The flag continued in use until the overthrow of the monarchy in the military coup of 1969.
		The flag is an emblem of the state symbolic of sovereignty and fortitude.
		The flag of my country is likened to a narrator who will tell our story to the future generations, the story of the past, the present, and the bright days to come.
	www.nationalflaggen.de /flags-of-the-world/flags/ly.html (989 words)

	Terrorism101 : State-Sponsored : Libya (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
		Libya has recently been in negotiation to produce the two Lockerbie suspects for trial in the Netherlands; if Libya accepts the US-UK proposal to do so, the UN has resolved to suspend sanctions.
		Libya is also thought to have abducted and subsequently executed Libyan dissident and human rights activist Mansur Kikhia in 1993 (then a permanent resident of the U.S.).
		Libya stretches along the northeastern coast of Africa between Tunisia and Algeria on the west and Egypt on the east; to the south are the Sudan, Chad, and Niger.
	www.terrorism101.org /states/libya.html (250 words)

	Libya
		The flag continued in use until the overthrow of the monarchy in the military coup of 1969.
		The flag is an emblem of the state symbolic of sovereignty and fortitude.
		In this, Libya is shown as using the flag of Cyrenaique as its national flag 1947-1951, and as using a plain 1:2 Red-White-Black triband 1969-1972.
	www.hampshireflag.co.uk /world-flags/allflags/ly.html (988 words)

	Canada Flag Mart Libya Flag
		Libya achieved its independance from Italy on December 24, 1951 and was quickly named the United Kingdom of Libya or the Al-Mamlaka Al-Libiya Al-Motahidda.
		Soon after Libya joined the Federation of the Arab Republics or Ittihad al-Jomhoriyat al-Arabiya and adopted the Pan-Arabic red-white-fl tri-band consisting of three horizontal stripes of red white and fl. It was subsequently amended on November 11th, 1977 when the Libyan coat of arms was added to the flag making it distinctly Libyan.
		On March 8, 1977 Libya's officially changed its name to Al-Jamahiriya Al-Arabiya Al-Libiyah Ash-Shabiya Al-Ishtrakia or The Socialist People's Libyan Arab Jamahiriya. Subsequently, on November 19, 1977 the flag was changed to a solid green design which has survived to present.
	www.canadaflagmart.com /-strse-140/Libya-Flag/Detail.bok (295 words)

	Libya Flag,Libya Map, Libya Culture : SphereInfo.com
		Libya (Arabic: Libiya), officially the Great Socialist People's Libyan Arab Jamahiriya is a country in Northern Africa, bordering the Mediterranean Sea, located between Egypt on the east, Sudan on the southeast, Chad and Niger on the south and Algeria and Tunisia to the west.
		Libya has a small population within its large territory, with a population density of about 3 persons per square kilometre (8.5/mi²) in the two northern regions of Tripolitania and Cyrenaica, and less than one person per square kilometre (1.6/mi²) elsewhere.
		Libya’s capital has retained much of its historical heritage; Tripoli’s old walled city is a picturesque African jumble of narrow alleyways leading to traditional mosques, houses and khans (public houses).
	www.sphereinfo.com /libya (1331 words)

	Libya
		Libya is an enormous country mostly covered in desert, which for centuries was inhabited by bedouins and nomads, with just a few small towns and cities along the coast.
		After WW II, the UN decided on the independence of Libya in 1949 and the pro-British Sidi (holy man) Idris of the Sanusi Brotherhood, was chosen to rule as King in 1951.
		Oil was discovered in 1959 and in 1969 a military coup led by nationalist Mouammar Qaddafi installed a socialist regime that removed British and American bases and expulsed Italian and Jews in 1970 and nationalized the oil industry 1973.
	us-africa.tripod.com /libya.html (1115 words)

	Pan-Arab Colours
		The Jordanian one is the only that has survived, and the Palestinians use the same flag without the star as a tie to their original territorial integrity.
		The fact that this flag adoption coincides with the adoptions of very similar flags by Syria, Iraq, Yemen and Libya (Qadaffi's all-green flag didn't come in till later) seems to prove false the idea that said colors are inherently Egyptian.
		In fact, the Egyptian regime that made this flag choice is the same one that would later participate in the short-lived experiment of the United Arab Republic, a brief union between Egypt and Syria.
	flagspot.net /flags/arabcols.html (1338 words)

	YourArt.com >> Encyclopedia >> Libya (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
		{{mainHistory of Libya}} Archaeological evidence indicates that from at least the eighth millennium BCE, Libya's coastal plain hosted a Neolithic culture skilled in the domestication of cattle and cultivation of crops.
		Likewise, the temperature in the Libyan desert can be extreme; in 1922, the town of Al 'Aziziyah, which is located west of Tripoli, recorded an air temperature of 57.8Â°C (136.0Â°F), generally accepted as the highest recorded naturally occurring air temperature reached on Earth.
		97% of Libyans are followers of Islam.]] By far the predominant religion in Libya is Islam with 97% of the population associating with the Muslim faith.
	www.yourart.com /research/encyclopedia.cgi?subject=/Libya (5204 words)

	Libya - Flag - Introduction - Background
		Libya then passed to UN administration and achieved independence in 1951.
		UN sanctions were suspended in April 1999 and finally lifted in September 2003 after Libya resolved the Lockerbie case.
		In December 2003, Libya announced that it had agreed to reveal and end its programs to develop weapons of mass destruction, and QADHAFI has made significant strides in normalizing relations with western nations since then.
	www.exxun.com /Libya/a_fg.html (568 words)

	Libya - Wikipedia Light! (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
		King Idris I represented Libya in the subsequent UN negotiations.
		These oil revenues and a small population give Libya one of the highest per capita GDPs in Africa, but little of this income flows down to the lower orders of society.
		Libya faces a long road ahead in liberalizing the socialist-oriented economy, but initial steps — including applying for WTO membership, reducing some subsidies, and announcing plans for privatization — are laying the groundwork for a transition to a more market-based economy.
	godseye.com /wiki/index.php?title=Libya (2482 words)

	Historical Flags of Tripoli
		The flag had a crescent and star (probably red or green), and was recognized by Italy in 1919.
		In 1977 this flag was abolished in protest at the friendship between Sadat and Beguin and Sadat's visit to Jerusalem, but I think that a new flag was never officially adopted and use of the plain green flag remains provisional.
		The flags of the Tripoli Regency were hoisted on forts and armed vessels in Tripoli, Benghazi and Derna.
	www.crwflags.com /fotw/flags/ly_trip.html (926 words)

	Libya
		These 100% polyester Libyan flags measure 3'x5', have 2 brass grommets used for attaching to your flag pole, and are perfect for special events, school projects, church and business displays, or for displaying in your dorm room or home.
		Although they can be used indoors and outdoors, we recommend the top quality nylon outdoor display flags if you are going to use your flag outdoors for prolonged periods of time in all types of weather.
		These top quality international nylon flags of Libya are authentically reproduced with special attention to detail and durability.
	www.unflags.com /libya.html (659 words)

	Highbeam Encyclopedia - Search Results for Flag of Libya (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
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		Breakthrough With Muammar Qaddafi; Libya's leader pledges to give up weapons of mass destruction, abandon terror and renew ties with America.
		Meddling with the Mullahs: an analysis of the Iran and Libya Sanctions Act of 1996.
	www.encyclopedia.com /SearchResults.aspx?Q=Flag+of+Libya (230 words)

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	Libya Travel \| Guide to travelling Libya \| Travellerspoint
		Its bland green flag belies Libya's multi-dimensional attractions, deriving from its diverse and fascinating history.
		Libya's location placed it in the radii of Roman, Arab, Turkish and Italian conquering adventures, with the nation finally stepping forth as an independent state in the post-WWII years.
		While the Arabs made the most impressive mark on Libya - Islam -, the others left in their wake architecture, culture and (in the case of the Romans), some fine archaeological treasures.
	www.travellerspoint.com /destination.cfm?country=Libya (250 words)

	Libya -- Lauren (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
		The green flag of Libya was decided upon due to their strong association with Islam.
		In March 8, 1977 Libya's official name was changed to: Al-Jamahiriya Al-Arabiya Al-Libiyah Ash-Shabiya Al-Ishtrakia (The Socialist People's Libyan Arab Jamahiriya) and in November 11, 1977 the flag was changed.
		The flag above has been the official flag of Libya since then.
	www.faculty.fairfield.edu /faculty/hodgson/Courses/so191/Project2002/LaurenH/Libyapg1.html (57 words)

	Remembering Libya and Wheelus Air Force Base (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
		Libya, led by King Idris, consisted of three states (represented by the three bars on the flag): Tripolitania (Tarablus) with its capital, Tripoli; Cerinaica (Barka) with its capital, Benghazi; Fezzan (Fazzan) with its capital, Sabha.
		The crescent and star on the flag represents Islam, the principal religion of Libya.
		I have a lot of memories of my stay in Libya, among them are the locust plague and snow (yes, SNOW in Libya!) of 1956, riding horse-drawn gharries through Tripoli, driving through flooded Suk el-Juma during the brief rainy season, and watching the U.S. Air Force precision flying team, the Thunderbirds, practice over the desert.
	www.dougmcguinn.com /Libya (593 words)

	Libya Travel Information \| Lonely Planet Destination Guide
		Libya's not all date palms and deserts, but if shifting sands and camel trains are your thing, Libya's got desert for days, and a quick jaunt down into the Fezzan will take you boldly where nomad has gone before.
		The coastal atmosphere is generally humid (hovering around 55% in the afternoons year round), while inland the deserts are often as dry as dust.
		You should avoid travel to Libya in late spring (May through June) and early fall (October), when the country's subject to the massive ghibli sandstorms from the south, which tend to last several days and interrupt all outdoor activities.
	www.lonelyplanet.com /worldguide/destinations/africa/libya (252 words)

	Libya: History of its Flag and National Anthem (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
		From December 24, 1951 till September 1, 1969 the flag on the right was used as the national flag of Libya.
		From September 1, 1969 till 1970 [when Libya joined the Union of the Arab Republics or Ittihad al-Jomhoriyat al-Arabiya,] the flag on the right was the national flag of Libya.
		When Libya joined the Union of the Arab Republics [Ittihad al-Jomhoriyat al-Arabiya] the flag of the Union of the Arab Republics [shown on the right] became the official Libyan flag till 11 November 1977 when Libya adopted its own flag.
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	Libya Flag
		This Libya flag is authentically reproduced with special attention to detail and durability.
		Each flag is available for outdoor use, made with a heavy polyester heading and two brass grommets, or for indoor use with lined pole hem, velcro tabs and fringe.
		Flag Description: Plain green; green is the traditional color of Islam (the state religion)
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