Libya Libya’s economy is hugely dependent on the nation’s energy sector, which generates about 65% of GDP and 96% of government revenue. Income from the sale of crude oil and natural gas, coupled with a small population, give Libya one of the highest nominal per capita GDPs in Africa. The state sector is large and growing, with the majority of the Libyan workforce receiving a government salary in 2014. Name Libya Capital Tripoli Name of parliament National Transitional Council Parliament website www.ntc.gov.ly Languages Arabic, Italian, English, Berber Area 1 759 540 km2 Population 6 244 174 (July 2014 est) Imports Machinery, semi-finished goods, food, transport equipment, consumer products Exports Crude oil, refined petroleum products, natural gas, chemicals Currency Libyan dinar Source: CIA World Factbook Image: Greatstock/Corbis