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State of Libya

Libya

Libya is a country in Africa that is home to 6,871,000 people. It is also home to 8 living indigenous languages. It was also home to 1 indigeneous language that is now extinct. In addition, 1 non-indigenous language, Standard Arabic, is established within the country. It is the official language.

  • Geography

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  • Demographics

    6,871,000

    people

    8

    living languages

    91%
    literate
  • Language Vitality Count

    1. 1
    2. 3
    3. 4
    4. 1

Libya has adopted the following international conventions which speak to indigenous language rights.