Geology of Libya Most geological studies show that the Libyan lands are generally located within the Sahara except for the narrow coastal areas and northern mountain ranges (Jabal Nafusa, Al-Jabal Al- Akhdar), Therefore, Libya shares with the Sahara the history of its formation… Read More »Geology of Libya
Endemic plants in Libya Family Species Link confirm the scientific name, and recorded the Species in Libya. Amaranthaceae (Chenopodiaceae) Soda cyrenaica (Maire & Weiller) Akhani Syn.Salsola cyrenaica (Maire & Weiller) Brullo https://www.ipni.org/n/77215006-1 https://powo.science.kew.org/taxon/urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77215006-1 http://www.worldfloraonline.org/taxon/wfo-0000436201 Amaryllidaceae (Alliaceae) Allium ruhmerianum Asch. ex E.A.Durand & Barratte https://www.ipni.org/n/528769-1 https://powo.science.kew.org/taxon/urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:528769-1 http://www.worldfloraonline.org/taxon/wfo-0000757210 Apiaceae… Read More »Endemic plants in Libya
Libya’s geographical position made it occupy a large area of the Sahara, which is considered the greatest natural phenomenon in North Africa, a sprawling plateau and almost flat surface mostly with an average altitude in total between (200-600) meters above sea level, the… Read More »Topography
Soil Classification: Soils and their characteristics in Libya are affected to great extent by the nature and conditions in which these soils were formed in different areas of the country. Generally, aridity is the main characterizes of such soils. Most of these soils are undeveloped… Read More »Soil
Dr. Khadija Ali Baayo \ Assistant Professor (Plant Ecology)\ Former faculty member, Botany Department-Faculty of Science-Misurata University-Libya.\ Now: Retired. E-mail: Khadijaali1963@yahoo.com Praise be to Allah, (Alhamdulillah) who made it possible for me to complete this site after years of continuous work, research and auditing., I thank my… Read More »Scientific Editor
Climate of Libya Changing climatic phenomena have different effects on biological systems in general and vegetation in particular, and to know the effects of climate on the distribution and spread of ecosystems and natural vegetation cover in Libya, we will explain the most… Read More »Climate
Libya is located in the center of North Africa, bordered to the north by the Mediterranean Sea, east of Egypt and Sudan, west of Tunisia and Algeria, south of Chad and Niger between two longitudes (25 º – 9 º 58` E)… Read More »Location
The Biodiversity website in Libya was designed to provide and document information about the Libyan flora and fauna from various sources to help researchers and relevant institutions in order to preserve the biodiversity in Libya.The site is divided into five sections as follows:The… Read More »About Us