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Welcome toLibya
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TOURISM INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITIES
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• Location
• Al Jurf beach lies along the Mediterranean
  coast, ( 3 km) from Sabratha, to the north west
  and extends for 2-3 km) where it is bordered by
  Sabratha park ( eastern part) on the south ,
  separated by the tarmac road. It is 0-10 metres
  above sea level and belongs to the Sabratha and
  Surman populate Tillil conference.

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Tourism importanceTourism importanceIt is a
major tourist area along the Libyan coast, where
visitors can stop for more than two days to view
Attractions such as 1. Heritage featuresA)
The archeological city of Sabratha, dated to the
Phoenician and Roman era.2. Natural featuresA
) Sabratha national park (western and eastern
section). The eastern part lies along the beach.
To the south is a pine forest popular with
visitors, especially in spring.B )Beaches
Sabrathas pure sandy beaches stretch to the east
and west the best and most attractive is Tillil
beach, where many people go in summer. A rocky
beach, gradually rising above sea level 0-10 m.
Its pure water can be used for thalassotherapy.In
frastructure and basic services 1. Roads the
beach lies directly along the coastal road,
separated by a few metres that gradually widens
westwards to Tillil beach.2. Electricity
Electricity lines, to the guest house on AlJurf
beach. .3. Water Mains water in the guest house
on the shore.4.Communications several
communication offices, and a local network (3km)
to the shore.5. Health services Tillil
polyclinic ( 2km) to the west and Sabratha
hospital (4 km)6. Police stations In Sabratha
(3km) 7. Shopping centres various shops in
Sabratha.
Area Approximately 75 HA
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Location It lies along the forest of
the General Scouting Board, 11 km east to Zawia,
and about (30 km) west to Tripoli. The beach
stretches for more than 200 m where the dense
pine forest has an area of 110 hectares.
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Tourism importanceNatural featuresJuddaim
forest, 110 hectares. A dense pine forest a
favorite with weekend visitors. Students and
scouting groups go there, especially in the
spring.Juddaim village lies between Tripoli( 30
km) to the east, and Sabratha, ( 50 km) to the
west.
Area Approximately 25 HA
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Location Algarabouli beach stretches for
about 30 km. It lies on longitudinal line 1344
and latitudinal line 47 32. Algarabouli forest
and park stretch as a geographical depth north to
the beach. It is attached to Tarhuna and Msillata
populate.
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Tourism importance1.Heritage
featuresMonuments The area contains no
important monuments. Leptis Magna is the nearest
archeological site (about 65 km).There are 3
training centers for traditional industries,
with an emphasis on heritage activities and
features holding festivals to present
them.2.Natural fundamentalsBeaches
Garrabollis extensive beaches Krawa Sidi Emeer
, Ibsis and Grein.Forests the forest on the
south edge of the beach is dense. Authorities
tend to utilize it in echo-tourism as a national
park and natural reserve.
Area Approximately 100 HA
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• Location
• It lies about ( 100 km) east to Tripoli, ( 10 km)
  west to Khoms Sillins rocky beach stretches
  about ( 2 km ) , where the archeological Villa
  Sillin is located. A sandy beach stretches both
  east and west, containing small bays .
• It is located in an area of about 100 hectares ,
  with a pine and Acacia. A forest of two square
  kms separates it from private farms. It is
  attached to Alkhoms city, Al Margab populate.

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Tourism importanceThe area can
be a spot for more than two days stay for the
following reasons. 1.Heritage featuresA) Villa
Sillin A recently uncovered Roman villa that
contains several charming mosaic paintings inside
its rooms.B) The monuments of Leptis Magna is
one of the most perfect Roman cities in the
world. The monuments and the famous city museum
besides the ox -wrestling ring need more than two
days tour for the tourists.2. Natural
featuresA) Beaches Al Khoms is famous for its
charming beaches mainly Ibsiss, Naggaza, Sillin,
Ghneima and Tweibia, and others. They are a
popular destination for people in summer both
city residents and visitors from other cities,
including Tripoli.B) Forests Al Khoms forests
are good for relaxation, besides a park and
natural reserve in Naggaza, about ( 6 km) west to
Sillin.
Area Approximately 176 HA
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• Location
• It is a modest, small sea coast, with moderate
  features, lying half way along the western coast
  of Jamahiriya. It is 25 kms east of Al Khoms
  city, 7 kms south of the coastal road.
  Geographically it lies between longitude lines
  26, 14 and latitude lines 32- 32

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Tourism importanceMonuments The monumental
city of Leptis Magna, about 90 kms to the west,
and Villa Silin 30 kms west. Ruins An ancient
water development, believed to be associated with
the irrigation of the monumental city of
Leptis.Recreation sites Beaches stretching both
east and west of the Tweibya beach. Many of them
are far better than the location, with regards to
the natural features and tourist
features.Natural areas Kaam spring covers about
1.6 kms on the beach, and about 3 kms on dry
land, It is a lake formed by preserving spring
water through a runway of the Kaam Valley, near
its mouth in the Mediterranean. This location
has excellent natural features where the
Eucalyptus and Acacia trees grow on the west bank
of the valley, and a group of beautiful farms
flourish on its east bank. (See attached notes.)
Area Approximately 2kms2. Acoastal strip, about
one km. long.
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• Location
• The town of Sirt is one of the those coastal
  towns located on the Gulf of Sirt. The distance
  from Tarabulus by the Coastal Road is 465 km and
  from Benghazi 563 km.
• The geographical co ordinates of the town are
• Latitude 31C 15' North
• Longitude lbC 34' fast

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Tourism importanceSirt has specific touristic
potential. By its central Location between the
Tarabulus and Benghazi agglomeration it could
become a preferential stop over point for
regional andnational traffic. This should be
considered in the formulation of seafront
proposals.The beaches are bordered on the south
by urbanized areas all along th Master Plan
limits. Accessibility is excellent which leads to
the presumption that future beach development may
include facilities of a mainly intensive
recreational use.
Area Approximately 2kms2. Acoastal strip, about
one km. long.
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Location It lies along the edges of
Alagaila district in the Alwahat populate, 500
km from the populated village, separated by
pure sand hills .
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Tourism importance1. Natural
featuresSeaside Agaila has a long sandy beach,
an extension to Bishr beach, equally pure and
virgin.2. Heritage featuresThe area witnessed
significant historical events, particularly the
Phoenician- Greek conflict as told by the
Brothers Fillini in Sultan, the Sirt gulf. As
well as this it had undergone Turkish and
Italian occupation. The major sites are the
martyrs' graveyard known as the 40,000 martyr
graveyard, the ancient Turkish mosque besides
some ruins of the Old Italian forts and the port.
Area Approximately 75 HA
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Location Located in the north east
part of the E1 Khalij region Azzuwaytinah lies on
the coast some 25 km north west of the ,ah s
areas large neighbour, town Ajdabiya.
Azzuwaytinah is km from the Tarabulus Benghazi
Coastal Road linked by a single i and direct
access road. The geographical coordinates
are Latitude 30 50' North
Longitude 21 12' East
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Tourism importanceThe town centre has an
extremely rural appearance despite the proximity
of the dominating feature of the desalination
plant. Palm tree group, mosque and compact low
rise housing creates an attractive appearance.
The views out towards the coast from the town are
additional attraction.Architecturally a Turkish
style ( though discussed ) police station adds
some interest to the town, located in the south
west close to the desalination plant.The beach
resort south west of the desalination plant
includes a two storey cafe building with terrace,
views from which are extensive and a definite
feature of interest.
Area Approximately 2kms2. Acoastal strip, about
one km. long.
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Location Alagoureya beach lies in the
eastern area of Libya, ( 60 km) east of Benghazi
. It is about 20 km long part of Tukra district
, Alhizam Alakhdar populate. Alagoureya
conference is about 30 km from Almarj .
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Tourism importanceTukra is a
historically and naturally important area , where
visitors can stop for one or two days once
services are completed. For the presence of
.1. Heritage featuresA) The archeological
city of Tukra, built in the 6th century BC is a
Phoenician- Roman city with its own museum.B)
The Turkish castle built on the seaside with
Islamic design, with watch towers.2. Natural
featuresA) The sea the area has beautiful
beaches along the coast ( 20 km) longB) The
forest The area , densely covered with trees is
located on a high spot mainly Albakour park.
Area Approximately 25 HA
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Location Tolmeetha beach extends along
the north eastern coast of the Jamahiriya, and
belongs to Tolmeetha conference, Almarj
populates. Tolmeetha town is about (40 km) east
of Tukra, (100 km) east to Benghazi and separated
from Almarj town by a mountain chain about ( 3
km) wide.
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Area Approximately 50 HA
Tourism importanceThe area can
be a stop for a short time for these features1.
Heritage featuresThe ruins of Tolmeetha town
were uncovered during the explorative operations
in 1958. It is called Ptolemias, besides some
important archeological sites in the Memorial
column street. The Roman Courtyard and Tolmeetha
museum.2.Natural featuresA) The beach
Tolmeetha has a rocky beach and a sandy one
clean and pure. There area is convenient for
several tourist activities and sports along these
charming beaches B) The green mountains
Tolmeetha lies between the beach and the green
mountains. The mountains are directly joined to
the beach in an area called Almalka, a naturally
beautiful mountain area.
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Location Sousa city lies on the north
eastern coast of the Great Jamahiriya (36 km)
north of Albeida, ( 60 km) west to Derna
and is bordered by Almahboul valley on the east
and Ras Amer on the West. It belongs to Aljabal
Alkahdar populate.
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Tourism importance1.Heritage
featuresIt is one of the major tourist areas in
Libya, and among the finest archeological cities.
"Shahat" is the capital of these Phoenician -
archeological cities. It became the capital of
the region during the Byzantine era. It contains
many important monuments such as Alduke palace,
the Byzantine fort and Cathedrals, the Hellenist
theatre, the Greek graveyard and the old port.
2.Natural resourcesA) The beach Sousa has a
beautiful sandy beach where the famous summer
escort is located. It stretches for 33 km to
Raselhelal beaches.B) Forests the Green
Mountain forests in both Shahhat " Cyren" and
Beida, Wadielkuf, South West to Sousa, as well as
Ras elhelal dense forests, with valleys and
waterfalls that constitute a natural source of
tourist attraction.
Area Approximately 22 HA
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Location Raselhelal region lies along
the south-eastern coast of Libya. Raselhelal city
is about (41 km) west of Derna and belongs to
Derna populate. It is about (23 km) south of
Algubba town, (15km) east of Sousa. It rises
gradually above sea-level to 450m.
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Tourism importanceIt is an
important area for tourism, where tourists can
stay for more than two days for various
reasons1.Heritage featuresMonuments The
Eastern and Western cathedrals of Athroun dating
back to the Byzantine era, are of religious and
historical significance, as well as the Raselhal
cathedral.The Angelical stand of St. Markus, a
suspended cave in Markus valley, associated with
a Christian conversationalist the Bible of St.
Markus, a son of the Green Mountain village,
Raselhelal and Elathroun village, Raselhelal
conference.2.Natural features A)The sea
Raselhelal beach, above sea level, or the sandy
beach is among the most beautiful beaches of the
Green Mountains and the whole of Libya. Major
beaches Alsweihil and Alnishar.B)The forest
the dense forests of trees and bushes have vast
evergreen areas of the Green Mountains. The area
is rich with springs, rainfalls and green
valleys, especially Ominnamous spring in Markus
valley and the waterfall spring in
Raselhal.Infrastructure and basic services1)
Roads a coastal road joins Raselhelal with the
other towns and cities in the Green Mountains and
has a good internal network of tarmac
roads.Roads a coastal road joins Raselhelal
with the other towns and cities in the Green
Mountains and has a good internal network of
tarmac roads.2) Electricity the area is
supplied from a network in Sousa and it extends
to Raselhelal beaches.3) Water the area is
supplied with water from underground water and a
dam that collects the flowing spring-water near
the sea.4) Communications the telephone lines
are connected with an electro-mechanic
complex.5) Health services an emergency center
with medical services in Raselhelal, while Derna
hospital is (41km) to the east.6) Police
stations Raselhelal police station.7) Shopping
centers some shops in Raselhela town.
Area Approximately 24 HA
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Location Ras Eltin beach lies along
the north eastern coast of Libya, about ( 40 km
) east of Derna , ( 18 km) north of Omirozzam
village. It is a basic conference in Algobba
populate, (100 km) from the beach. It is a group
of bays ( 12 km) long, mostly sandy beaches
separated from the southern surroundings by three
salt areas.
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Tourism importancevisitors can
stop here for a short while for.1. Heritage
featuresMainly Raseltin graveyard dates back to
Greek and Byzantine eras. It was recently
discovered on the seashore.2. Natural
featuresThe sea is the major resource for
tourism in this area as it is not directly
affected by the wind motion as the beach faces to
the east.Infrastructure and basic
services1.Roads the beach is joined to a
branch coastal road that joins Derna and Tobruk
on the east through Omerozam conference and it
directly passes by the beach.2.Electricity
Omerozam and Raseltin beaches have connected
network linked to the main link through
electrical exchangers.3.Water a modern water
network joins the area with a desalination site (
2 km ) east to Raseltin beach4.Communications
Omerozam station is equipped with a telephone
complex and a post office.5.Health services
there are 3 polyclinics "Raseltin , Omerozam and
Om Hfein".6.Police stations in
Omerozam.7.Shopping centres three markets and a
weekly public one.
Area Approximately 25 HA
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Location Albardi area lies about ( 125
km) to the east of Tobruk, bordered on the north
and east by the Mediterranean, where the Bordi
bays and beaches stretch. Each bay 2-3 km. They
are about 4 bays ( 5km) north from the frontier
town of Imsaid. It was named after Bordi
Suleiman, and was established during the Turkish
state and is attached to Batnan populate.
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Tourism importance It is
a transit area as well as spot for a short stop
as it has these features.Heritage featuresThe
most important of these date back to World War
Two. The major features are1)The British
captive's room, with paintings that make it a
site visited by many tourists , painted in
1942.2)The Italian cemetery it is the graveyard
of the Italian soldiers from World War Two. The
memorial column still stands there, despite the
neglected area. 3) Roman monuments. There are
some scattered Roman ports.Infrastructure and
basic services1.Roads the area is connected
with the coastal road by a branch road which
joins it with Egypt, about ( 5 km). It is a road
that extends through mountains which gradually
rise from north to south.2.Electricity the area
is supplied by an electric network that extends
to the border, attached to the control office in
Tobruk.3.Water the area is supplied with water
by a network that is joined to an upper dam. This
dam collects the water from three ground tanks
that are supplied from two underground
wells.4.Communications a communication center
is joined with an electromechanic unit in the
area, and a cent metric station, connected with
Egypt .5.Health services a country hospital is
equipped with a small theatre and an
ambulance6.Police stations There is a public
security center.7.Shopping centres there are
some shops in the Imsaid area of the border
crossing trade areas.
Area Approximately 100 HA
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