Libya

Languages:

Libya, a North African country, has Arabic as its official language, spoken by the majority of the population. The Libyan Arabic dialect is the most commonly spoken variant, while Modern Standard Arabic is used in administration, education, and formal communication. The country is also linguistically diverse, with minority languages such as Berber, Tuareg, and Teda spoken by various ethnic communities. English is increasingly being taught as a second language, particularly in education and business sectors.

Religion:

Religion in Libya is predominantly Muslim, with approximately 97% of the population adhering to Islam, the majority of whom follow the Sunni tradition. The constitution guarantees freedom of religion but declares Islam as the state religion and Islamic jurisprudence as the main source of legislation. Other religious communities include Christians (2.7%), who mainly belong to the Coptic Orthodox Church, but also include Roman Catholics and various Protestant denominations. The remaining portion of the population, approximately 0.3%, includes adherents of other faiths or those with no specific religious affiliation.

Ethnic Groups:

Berber and Arab 97%, other 3% (includes Egyptian, Greek, Indian, Italian, Maltese, Pakistani, Tunisian, and Turkish)