| What
should I bring with me to Tripoli?
· A
photocopy of your passport
— as it is always advisory
to carry your ID with you
· Insurance
— you are responsible for
arranging your own travel cover
· Credit
card
— Credit cards especially
Visa are accepted at the main hotels and some
restaurants. Cash points can be found in some
hotels.
· Medical
Kit
— always a good option just
in case
· Your
mobile phone
— most international
networks (not 02) can pick up the local ones in
Libya.
· A
smile
— things do take longer
sometimes but people are genuinely kind in
Libya, a smile goes a long way!
·
Do not bring: alcohol, as it
is banned in Libya.
·
Sun block or sun tan lotion
— the sunshine is likely to
be strong so it is advisable to protect
yourself.
What
currency do they use in Libya?
The currency of Libya is the
Libyan Dinar which comes in notes of 20, 10, 5,
1, 0.5 and 0.25 LD’s. At the moment, the
exchange rate is £1 = 2.5 LD. Hotels, foreign
exchange bureaux and banks will change all
international and Middle Eastern currencies.
What
will the weather be like in Tripoli?
February is one of the
mildest months of the year in Tripoli, with
average minimum temperatures of 11 C and an
average daily maximum of 19 C. There are on
average six hours of sunshine per day, during
this period. It is also a relatively dry period
with on average of five days of rainfall in
total throughout the month.
What
voltage is used?
If you are taking any
electronic items to Libya, the voltage
requirement is 220-40V. Do not forget to bring
an international travel adaptor, as there
various types of plug sockets.
What
time zone is Libya in?
GMT +3 (Libya does not
recognize Daylight Saving Time)
What
language in spoken in Libya?
Arabic is the official
language, but English are spoken in major
cities. Regional variations of Berber are found
in select areas.
Can
I drink the water in Libya?
It is always recommended to
drink bottled water but tap water in Libya is
safe. |
