Tripoli Postal Code Is 00000

Tripoli is the capital city of Libya and is located in the northwest of the country along the Mediterranean coast. It is the largest city and chief seaport of Libya. The city was known as Oea in ancient times and was one of the original cities that formed the African Tripolis, or Tripolitania. It has been controlled by various civilizations such as the Phoenicians, Romans, Vandals, Byzantines, Arab Muslims, Spanish, Turks and the British. The city is divided into old and new quarters. The ancient walled city, or medina, lies along the harbor and is dominated by a 16th-century Spanish castle. The modern city, which experienced rapid growth from the 1970s, contains many of the official buildings, theaters, and hotels. The city is an important coastal oasis and serves as a transshipment center, with its port, nearby international airport, and road connections. It is also the center of the most densely populated region of Libya.