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Lib·y·a

Libya

 
pronunciation:
lI bi
part of speech: noun
definition: Libya is a country in Africa. It is in an area of the world called the Middle East. Libya lies on the shore of the Mediterranean Sea between the countries of Egypt and Tunisia. Most of Libya is desert. It is part of the Sahara Desert, the largest desert in the world. The part of Libya along the sea has a more mild climate and has large cities and some land for raising animals and farming. Some popular foods in Libya are olives, dates, and grains.
 
derivations: Libyan (adj.), Libyan (n.)