| Terrain Libya :
| mostly barren, flat to undulating plains, plateaus, depressions
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| Natural hazards Libya :
| hot, dry, dust-laden ghibli is a southern wind lasting one to four days in spring and fall; dust storms, sandstorms
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| Environment current issues Libya :
| desertification; very limited natural fresh water resources; the Great Manmade River Project, the largest water development scheme in the world, is being built to bring water from large aquifers under the Sahara to coastal cities
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| Environment international agreements party to Libya :
| Biodiversity, Climate Change, Desertification, Endangered Species, Hazardous Wastes, Marine Dumping, Ozone Layer Protection
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| Geography note Libya :
| more than 90% of the country is desert or semidesert
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| Flag description Libya :
| plain green; green is the traditional color of Islam (the state religion)
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| Agriculture products Libya :
| wheat, barley, olives, dates, citrus, vegetables, peanuts, soybeans; cattle
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| Industries Libya :
| petroleum, food processing, textiles, handicrafts, cement
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