Tripoli 31232 225826053 2008-07-15T16:05:08Z Hakeem.gadi 342229 added pronunciation for Tripoli in both std. Arabic & vernac {{coor title dms|32|54|8|N|13|11|9|E|region:LY_type:city(1600000)}} {{three other uses|the capital of Libya|the Lebanese city of the same name|Tripoli, Lebanon|the Crusader State|County of Tripoli}} {{Infobox Settlement |official_name = Tripoli |native_name = طرابلس |motto = |image_skyline = Assaraya alHamraa and Green Sqaure.jpg |imagesize = |image_caption = Tripoli Castle and the Green Square |image_flag = |image_seal = Tripoli, Libya city seal.png |image_map = Ly-map.png |mapsize = 200px |map_caption = Location of Tripoli within Libya, on the continent of Africa. |subdivision_type = [[Countries of the world|Country]] |subdivision_name = [[Libya]] |subdivision_type1 = [[Municipalities of Libya|Sha'biyah]] |subdivision_name1 = Tripoli Sha'biyah |leader_title = Head of the People's Committee |leader_name = Abdullatif Abdulrahman Aldaali |area_total_km2 = 400 |area_land_km2 = ||population_as_of = 2004 |population_note = |population_total = 1682000 |timezone = [[Eastern European Time|EET]] |utc_offset = +2 |timezone_DST = ''not observed'' |utc_offset_DST = +2 |elevation_m = 81 |elevation_ft = 266 |footnotes = }} '''Tripoli''' ([[Arabic language|Arabic]]: '''طرابلس''' '''Ṭarābulus''' {{Audio|Ar-tarabulus.ogg|pronunciation}}- also '''طرابلس الغرب''' '''Ṭarā-bu-lus al-Gharb'''<ref>Meaning ''Western Tripoli'' to distinguish it from [[Tripoli, Lebanon]]</ref> [[Libyan vernacular]]: '''Ṭrābləs''' {{Audio|Ar-ly-Trables.ogg|pronunciation}}; derived from word the for "three cities" in [[Greek Language|Greek]]: Τρίπολη, [[Turkish Language|Turkish]]: Trablus) is the largest and [[capital]] city of [[Libya]]. Tripoli has a population of 1.69 million. The city is located in the northwest of the country on the edge of the desert, on a point of rocky land projecting into the [[Mediterranean Sea]] and forming a bay. Tripoli was founded in the 7th century BC by the [[Phoenicia]]ns, who named it ''Oea''.<ref>{{cite book | last=Hopkins | first=Daniel J | authorlink= | year=1997| title=Merriam-Webster's Geographical Dictionary (Index) | edition= | publisher=[[Merriam-Webster]] | doi= | isbn=0-8777-9546-0 }}</ref> Tripoli is the largest city, the principal sea port, and the largest commercial and manufacturing centre in Libya. It is also the site of [[University of Libya|Al-Fateh University]]. Due to the city's long history, there are many sites of archaeological significance in Tripoli. The climate is typical Mediterranean, with hot, dry summers, cool winters and some modest rainfall. "Tripoli" may also refer to a "[[Sha'biyah]]" (top-level administrative division in the current Libyan system). ==History== ===Early history=== The city was founded in the 7th century BC, by the [[Phoenicia]]ns, who named it "Oea". They were probably attracted to the site by its fine natural harbor, flanked on the western shore by the small, easily defendable [[peninsula]], on which they established their colony. The city then passed into the hands of the rulers of [[Cyrenaica]] (a [[Greeks|Greek]] colony on the North African shore, east of Tripoli, halfway to [[Egypt]]). It was wrested away from the Greeks by the [[Carthaginians]], like Tripoli, another Phoenician colony. By the later half of the 2nd century BC it belonged to the [[Ancient Rome|Romans]], who included it in their province of [[Africa Province|Africa]], and gave it the name of Regio Syrtica. Around the beginning of the 3rd century [[Anno Domini|AD]], it became known as the Regio Tripolitana, meaning "region of the three cities", namely Oea (i.e. modern Tripoli), [[Sabratha]] and [[Leptis Magna]]. It was probably raised to the rank of a separate province by [[Septimius Severus]], who was a native of Leptis Magna. In spite of centuries of Roman habitation, the only visible Roman remains, apart from scattered [[columns]] and [[Capital (architecture)|capitals]] (usually integrated in later buildings), is the Arch of [[Marcus Aurelius]] from the 2nd century AD. The fact that Tripoli has been continuously inhabited, unlike f.x. Sabratha and Leptis Magna, has meant that the inhabitants have either quarried material from older buildings (destroying them in the process), or built on top of them, burying them beneath the streets, where they remain largely unexcavated. There is evidence to suggest that the Tripolitania region was in some economic decline during the 5th and 6th centuries, in part due to the political unrest spreading across the Mediterranean world in the wake of the collapse of the Roman empire, as well as pressure from the invading [[Vandals]]. Like the rest of North Africa, it was conquered by the [[Muslims]] early in the 8th century. Following the conquest, Tripoli was ruled by dynasties based in [[Cairo]], [[Egypt]], first the [[Fatimids]], and later the [[Mamluks]]. ===1500s-1800s=== In 1510, it was taken by Don [[Pedro Navarro, Count of Oliveto]] for [[Spain]], and, in 1523, it was assigned to the [[Knights Hospitaller|Knights of St. John]], who had lately been expelled by the [[Ottoman Turks]] from their stronghold on the island of [[Rhodes]]. Finding themselves in very hostile territory, the Knights enhanced the city’s walls and other defences. Though built on top of a number of older buildings (possibly including a Roman public bath), much of the earliest defensive structures of the Tripoli castle (or "Assaraya al-Hamra", i.e. the "Red Castel") are attributed to the Knights of St John. Having previously combated [[piracy]] from their base on Rhodes, the reason that the Knights were given charge of the city, was to prevent it from relapsing into the nest of [[Barbary pirate]]s it had been prior to the Spanish occupation. The disruption the pirates caused to the Christian shipping lanes in the [[Mediterranean Sea|Mediterranean]] had been one of the main incentives for the Spanish overtake of the city. The knights kept the city with some trouble until 1551, when they were compelled to surrender to the Ottoman Turks, led by [[Turgut Reis]]. Turgut was also buried in Tripoli after his death in 1565. His body was taken from [[Malta]], where he had fallen during the Ottoman siege of the island, to a tomb in the [[mosque]] he had established close to his palace in Tripoli. The palace has since disappeared (supposedly it was situated between the so called “Ottoman prison” and the arch of [[Marcus Aurelius]]), but the mosque, along with his tomb, still stands, close to the Bab Al-Bahr gate. After the capture by the Ottoman Turks, Tripoli once again became a base of operation for Barbary pirates. Effective Ottoman rule during this period (1551- 1711) was often hampered by the local [[Janissary]] corps. Intended to function as enforcers of local administration, the captain of the Janissaries and his cronies were often the de facto rulers. In 1711 [[Ahmed Karamanli]], a Janissary officer of Turkish origin, killed the Ottoman governor, the "[[Pasha]]", and established himself as ruler of the Tripolitania region. By 1714 he had asserted a sort of semi-independence from the Ottoman Sultan, heralding in the [[Karamanli dynasty]]. The Pashas of Tripoli were expected to pay a regular tributary tax to the Sultan, but were in all other aspects rulers of an independent kingdom. This order of things continued under the rule of his descendants, accompanied by the brazen piracy and blackmailing until 1835, when the Ottoman Empire took advantage of an internal struggle and re-established its authority. The Ottoman province (''vilayet'') of Tripoli (including the dependent ''[[sanjak]]'' of [[Cyrenaica]]) lay along the southern shore of the [[Mediterranean Sea]] between [[Tunisia]] in the west and [[Egypt]] in the east. Besides the city itself, the area included Cyrenaica (the Barca plateau), the chain of [[oases]] in the Aujila depression, [[Fezzan]] and the oases of [[Ghadames]] and [[Ghat]], separated by sandy and stony wastelands. ===The Barbary Wars=== {{Main|Barbary States}} [[Image:Burning of the uss philadelphia.jpg|thumb|right|Tripoli Harbour during the Tripolitan War]] In the early part of the 19th century, the regency at Tripoli, owing to its [[piracy|piratical]] practices, was twice involved in war with the United States. In May 1801, the pasha demanded an increase in the tribute ($83,000) which the US government had been paying since 1796 for the protection of their commerce from piracy under the [[Treaty with Tripoli (1796)|1796 Treaty with Tripoli]]. The demand was refused, and a naval force was sent from the United States to blockade Tripoli. The [[First Barbary War]] dragged on for four years. In 1803, Tripolitan fighters captured the US frigate ''[[USS Philadelphia (1799)|Philadelphia]]'' and took its commander, Captain [[William Bainbridge]], and the entire crew as prisoners. The ''Philadelphia'' was turned against the Americans and anchored in Tripoli Harbour as a gun battery. The following year, US Navy Lieutenant [[Stephen Decatur]] led a failed nighttime raid to retake the ship. Decatur's men set fire to the ''Philadelphia'' and escaped. The most colorful incident in the war was the expedition undertaken by [[William Eaton]] with the object of replacing the pasha with an elder brother living in exile, who had promised to accede to all the wishes of the United States. Eaton, at the head of a motley crew of 500 US Marines, Greek, Arab and Turkish Mercenaries, marched across the desert from [[Alexandria]], [[Egypt]] and with the aid of American ships, succeeded in [[Battle of Derna|capturing Derna]]. Soon afterward, on [[June 3]], [[1805]], peace was concluded. The pasha ended his demands and received $60,000 as ransom for the ''Philadelphia'' prisoners under the [[Treaty with Tripoli (1805)|1805 Treaty with Tripoli]]. In 1815, in consequence of further outrages and due to the humiliation of the earlier defeat, Captains Bainbridge and [[Stephen Decatur]], at the head of an American squadron, again visited Tripoli and forced the pasha to comply with the demands of the United States. See [[Second Barbary War]]. ===Later history=== In 1835, the Ottomans took advantage of a local civil war to reassert their direct authority. After that date, Tripoli was under the direct control of the [[Sublime Porte]]. Rebellions in 1842 and 1844 were unsuccessful. After the occupation of [[Tunisia]] by the [[France|French]] (1881), the Ottomans increased their garrison in Tripoli considerably. Italy had long claimed that Tripoli fell within its zone of influence and that Italy had the right to preserve order within the state. Under the pretext of protecting its own citizens living in Tripoli from the Ottoman Government, it declared war against the Ottomans on [[September 29]], [[1911]], and announced its intention of annexing Tripoli. On [[October 1]], [[1911]], a naval battle was fought at [[Prevesa]], Greece, and three Ottoman vessels were destroyed. By the [[Italo-Turkish_War#Treaty_of_Lausanne|Treaty of Lausanne]], Italian sovereignty was acknowledged by the Ottomans, although the [[Caliph]] was permitted to exercise religious authority. The Italians were faced by fierce resistance from Libyan mujahedeen despite the vast unbalance in equipment, arms, logistics and organisation in favor of Italian occupiers. Libyan mujahedeen were lead by Ramadan & Ahmed Swehli (from Misrata), Baroni & Kabar (Gharian), Mrayed & Muntasser (Tarhuna) to name a few. Italians lost many battles in guerilla style warfare and could only control few posts at a time Eventually resistance erupted in east Libya and was lead by Omar Mukhtar who was later arrested, trialed by summary court martial and executed Italy never controlled Libya except for few short periods and places assisted by some mercenary local cooperators Italy later appologised for the occupation and is paying compensation to the Libyan people. Tripoli was sort-of controlled by Italy until 1943. After that, by end of WWII it was governed by [[United Kingdom|British]] forces until independence in 1951. On 15 April 1986 US Airforce and Navy planes bombed Tripoli and [[Benghazi]]. President Ronald Reagan justified the attacks by claiming Libya was responsible for terrorism directed at the USA, including the bombing of La Belle discotheque in West Berlin ten days before. [[United Nations]] sanctions against Libya were lifted in 2003, which is expected to increase traffic through the Port of Tripoli and have a positive impact on the city's economy. ==Law and government== [[Image:Photo 091 1200x673.jpg|thumb|left|200px|The old ''medina'' in Central Tripoli; There are 29 Local People's Congresses within the city boundaries.]] The city of Tripoli and its surrounding suburbs all lie within the Tripoli [[sha'biyah]] (municipality). In accordance with Libya's [[Jamahiriya]] political system, Tripoli comprises Local People's Congresses where, in theory, the city's population discuss different matters and elect their own people's committee; At present there are 29 Local People's Congresses. In reality, the revolutionary committees severely limit the democratic process by closely supervising committee and congress elections at the branch and municipal levels of governments, Tripoli being no exception. Tripoli is sometimes referred to as the [[de-facto]] capital of Libya. This is because none of the country's ministries are actually located in the capital. Even the National General People's Congress is held annually in the city of [[Surt]] and not the capital. As part of a radical [[decentralisation]] programme undertaken in September 1988, all General People's Committee secretariats ([[Ministry (government department)|ministries]]), except those responsible for foreign liaison ([[foreign affairs]]) and information, were located away from Tripoli. According to diplomatic sources, the former Secretariat for Economy and Trade was moved to [[Benghazi]]; the Secretariat for Health to [[Kufra]]; and the remainder, excepting one, to Surt, [[Muammar al-Gaddafi|Col. Gaddafi's]] birthplace. In early 1993 it was announced that the Secretariat for Foreign Liaison and International Co-operation was to be moved to Ras Lanouf. ==Geography== [[Image:Dust storm over Libya.jpg|thumb|right|A dust storm, making its way from the Sahara to Western Libya, passes over Tripoli.]] [[Image:IMG 0036.JPG|thumb|right|Al Saaha Alkhadhraa (The Green Square), located in the city centre is mostly landscaped with palm trees as is much of Tripoli.]] Tripoli lies at the western extremity of Libya close to the Tunisian border, on the continent of Africa. Over a thousand kilometers separate Tripoli from Libya's second largest city, Benghazi. Coastal [[oases]] alternate with sandy areas and [[lagoons]] along the shores of [[Tripolitania]] for more than 300 kilometers. The "[[Sha'biyah]]" includes the City, its suburbs and their immediate surroundings (City and "Sha'biyah" are almost coextensive). In older administrative systems and throughout history, there existed a Province ("[[muhafazah]]"), State ("[[wilayah]]") or City-state with a much larger area (though not constant boundaries), which is sometimes mistakenly referred to as Tripoli but more appropriately should be called [[Tripolitania]]. As a sha'biyah, Tripoli borders the following sha'biyat: *[[Tajura Wa Al Nawahi AlArba']] - east *[[Tarhuna Wa Msalata]] - southeast *[[Al Jfara]] - south *[[Az Zawiyah Municipality|Az Zawiyah]] - west The dominant climatic influences in Tripoli, a coastal lowland city, are Mediterranean. The city enjoys warm summers and mild winters with an average July temperature of between {{convert|22|C|F|0|lk=on}} and {{convert|29|C|F|0}}. In December temperatures have reached as low as {{convert|1|C|F|0}}, but the average remains at between {{convert|9|C|F|0}} and {{convert|18|C|F|0}}. The average annual rainfall is less than {{convert|400|mm|in|1}}, but can be very erratic.<ref>(2006), [http://www.bbc.co.uk/weather/world/city_guides/city.shtml?tt=TT000330 <u>"Average Conditions, Tripoli Libya"<u>], ''BBC Weather'', Accessed September 10 2006</ref> For example, epic floods in 1945 left Tripoli under water for several days, but two years later an unprecedentedly severe [[drought]] caused the loss of thousands of head of cattle. Deficiency in rainfall is no doubt reflected in an absence of permanent rivers or streams in Tripoli as well as an absence throughout the entire country. The allocation of limited water is considered of sufficient importance to warrant the existence of the Secretariat of Dams and Water Resources, and damaging a source of water can be penalized by a heavy fine or imprisonment. The [[Great Manmade River Project|Great Manmade River]], a network of pipelines that transport water from the desert to the coastal cities, supplies Tripoli with its water.<ref>Watkins, John, ([[March 18]]), 2006), [http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/sci/tech/4814988.stm#map <u>"Libya's thirst for 'fossil water'"<u>], ''BBC News'', Accessed September 10 2006</ref> The grand scheme was initiated by Gaddafi in 1982 and has had a positive impact on the city's inhabitants. Tripoli is dotted with public spaces, but few fit under the category of large [[Park|city parks]]. The Green Square located near the waterfront is scattered with [[palm trees]], the most abundant plant used for landscaping in the city. Tripoli zoo, located south of the city centre, is a large reserve of plants, trees and open green spaces and is the country's biggest zoo. <!--Infobox begins--> {{Infobox Weather |single_line=yes <!--Entering Yes will display metric and imperial units on same line.--> |location =Tripoli |Jan_Hi_°F =63 |Jan_REC_Hi_°F = <!--REC temps are optional; use sparely--> |Feb_Hi_°F =66 |Feb_REC_Hi_°F = |Mar_Hi_°F =70 |Mar_REC_Hi_°F = |Apr_Hi_°F = 78 |Apr_REC_Hi_°F = |May_Hi_°F =85 |May_REC_Hi_°F = |Jun_Hi_°F =92 |Jun_REC_Hi_°F = |Jul_Hi_°F =95 |Jul_REC_Hi_°F = |Aug_Hi_°F =95 |Aug_REC_Hi_°F = |Sep_Hi_°F =92 |Sep_REC_Hi_°F = |Oct_Hi_°F =84 |Oct_REC_Hi_°F = |Nov_Hi_°F =73 |Nov_REC_Hi_°F = |Dec_Hi_°F =65 |Dec_REC_Hi_°F = |Year_Hi_°F =80 |Year_REC_Hi_°F = |Jan_Lo_°F =44 |Jan_REC_Lo_°F = |Feb_Lo_°F =45 |Feb_REC_Lo_°F = |Mar_Lo_°F =49 |Mar_REC_Lo_°F = |Apr_Lo_°F = 54 |Apr_REC_Lo_°F = |May_Lo_°F =61 |May_REC_Lo_°F = |Jun_Lo_°F =67 |Jun_REC_Lo_°F = |Jul_Lo_°F =69 |Jul_REC_Lo_°F = |Aug_Lo_°F =71 |Aug_REC_Lo_°F = |Sep_Lo_°F =69 |Sep_REC_Lo_°F = |Oct_Lo_°F =63 |Oct_REC_Lo_°F = |Nov_Lo_°F =53 |Nov_REC_Lo_°F = |Dec_Lo_°F = 47 |Dec_REC_Lo_°F = |Year_Lo_°F =58 |Year_REC_Lo_°F = |Jan_Precip_inch =2.7 |Feb_Precip_inch = 1.6 |Mar_Precip_inch = 1.0 |Apr_Precip_inch =0.5 |May_Precip_inch =0.2 |Jun_Precip_inch =0.1 |Jul_Precip_inch =n/a |Jul_Precip_mm = n/a |Aug_Precip_inch =n/a |Aug_Precip_mm = n/a |Sep_Precip_inch =0.4 |Oct_Precip_inch =1.5 |Nov_Precip_inch =2.4 |Dec_Precip_inch =3.2 |Year_Precip_inch =13.7 |source =weatherbase.com <ref name=Weather1>{{cite web | url =http://www.weatherbase.com/weather/weather.php3?s=1026&refer=&units=us | title =Weatherbase: Historical Weather for Tripoli, Libya | accessmonthday =Jan 6 | accessyear = 2008 | publisher = | language = }}</ref> |accessdate = 2008-01-06 }}<!--Infobox ends--> {{-}} ==Economy== [[Image:Tripoli Central Business District.jpg|thumb|right|The central business district.]] Tripoli is Libya's economic hub. It is the leading centre of [[banking]], [[finance]] and [[mass media|communication]] in the country as well as the leading [[commerce|commercial]] and [[manufacturing]] centre. Many of the country's largest corporations locate their headquarter's home offices in Tripoli as well as the majority of international companies. Major manufactured goods include [[processed food]], [[textiles]], [[construction]] materials, [[clothing]] and [[tobacco]] products. Since the lifting of sanctions against Libya in 1999 and again in 2003, Tripoli has seen a rise in foreign investment as well as an increase in tourism. Increased traffic has also been recorded in the city's port as well as Libya's main international airport, [[Tripoli International Airport|Tripoli International]]. The city is home to the Tripoli International Fair, an international industrial, agricultural and commercial event located on Omar Muktar Street. One of the active members of the [[UFI|Global Association of the Exhibition Industry]] (UFI), located in the French capital [[Paris]], the international fair is organised annually and takes place from the 2nd to the 12th of April. Participation averages around 30 countries as well as more than 2000 companies and organisations. Since the rise in tourism and influx of foreign businesspeople, there has been an increased demand for hotels in the city. To cater for these increased demands, the Corinthia Bab Africa hotel located in the central business district was constructed in 2003 and is the largest hotel in Libya. Other large hotels include the Bab El Bahr hotel and the Kabir Hotel as well as others. ==Sites of interest== [[Image:Algeria Square Tripoli Libya.jpg|thumb|right|A converted mosque in Algeria Square; the restoration of structures built during Italian rule has become more prevalent since the city opened up to tourism.]] The city's old town is still unspoilt by mass-tourism, though it is increasingly being exposed to more and more visitors from abroad, following the lifting of the UN embargo in 2003. However, the walled medina retains much of its serene old-world ambience. The Assaraya al-Hamra (the Red Castle), a vast palace complex with numerous courtyards, dominates the city skyline and is located on the outskirts of the medina. There are some classical statues and fountains from the [[Ottoman Empire|Ottoman]] period scattered around the castle. The Gurgi and Karamanli mosques, with their intricate decorations and tilework, are examples of the artistic skills of local craftsmen. Just outside the Gurgi mosque is the Arch of [[Marcus Aurelius]], the only surviving Roman monument in the city. More and more palaces (especially from the [[Karamanli dynasty|Karamanli]] period) are also being restored and opened to the public. The basic street plan of the medina was laid down in the Roman period when the walls were constructed as protection against attacks from the interior of [[Tripolitania]], and are considered well planned, possibly better than modern street plans. In the 8th century a wall on the sea-facing side of the city was added. [[Image:Grand Hotel Tripoli.jpg|thumb|left|The Hotel Al Kabir (Grand Hotel).]] Three gates provided access to the old town: Bab Zanata in the west, Bab Hawara in the southeast and Bab Al-Bahr in the north wall. The city walls are still standing and can be climbed for good views of the city. The [[Bazaar]] is also known for its traditional ware; fine jewellery and clothes can be found in the local markets. The [[Jamahiriya]] [[Museum]], a fine modern facility located in the Red Castle, is Libya's national museum. It houses many artefacts from the country's Roman and Greek periods, including treasures from the World Heritage sites at [[Leptis Magna]] and [[Sabratha]], as well as such curiosities as the [[Volkswagen Beetle]] car driven by [[Muammar al-Gaddafi|Gadaffi]] in the 1960s. {{-}} ==Colleges and universities== The largest university in Tripoli, [[Al Fateh University]], is a public university providing free education to the city's inhabitants. Private universities and colleges have also begun to crop up in the last few years. Universities in Tripoli include: * [[Al Fateh University]] - The largest and most important university in Tripoli * [[Al Fateh University for Medical Sciences]] - It includes the following faculties: Medicine, Pharmacy, Dentistry and nursing (which was previously a small institute). * [[The Open University]] * [[Tripoli University]] * [[Informatics Tripoli]] * [[Tripoli College]] ==Sports== [[Football (soccer)|Football]] is the most popular sport in the Libyan capital. Tripoli is home to two of the most prominent football clubs in Libya, [[Al Ahly Tripoli|Al Ahly (Tripoli)]] and [[Al Ittihad]]. The main sports clubs based in Tripoli: *[[Al Ahly Tripoli|Al Ahly (Tripoli)]] *[[Al Ittihad Tripoli|Al Ittihad]] *[[Al Madina Tripoli|Al Madina]] *[[Al Shat Tripoli|Al Shat]] *[[Al Wahda Tripoli|Al Wahda]] ==Sister cities== *{{flagicon|Algeria}} '''[[Algiers]]''', [[Algeria]] *{{flagicon|Lebanon}} '''[[Beirut]]''', [[Lebanon]] *{{flagicon|Brazil}} '''[[Belo Horizonte]]''', [[Brazil]] (since 2003) *{{flagicon|Turkey}} '''[[Izmir]]''', [[Turkey]] *{{flagicon|Spain}} '''[[Madrid]]''', [[Spain]] *{{flagicon|Bosnia and Herzegovina}} '''[[Sarajevo]]''', [[Bosnia and Herzegovina]] (since 1976) == Transport == Tripoli is the interim destination of a [[Transport in Libya#Railways|railway]] from [[Sirt]] under construction in 2007. <ref>(Jan 1, 2001) Briginshaw, David, [http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1G1-69709357.html <u>"Libya's First Two Railway Lines Start To Take Shape"<u>], ''International Railway Journal'', Accessed Dec 30, 2007.</ref> == References and notes == {{reflist}} * Includes text from ''Collier's New Encyclopedia'' (1921). ==Further reading== * [[Nora Lafi]], Une ville du Maghreb entre Ancien régime et réformes ottomanes. Genèse des institutions municipales à Tripoli de Barbarie (1795-1911), Paris, L'Harmattan, 2002, 305 p. [http://www.amazon.fr/dp/274752616X] *London, Joshua E.[http://www.amazon.com/dp/0471444154 ''Victory in Tripoli: How America's War with the Barbary Pirates Established the U.S. Navy and Shaped a Nation'']New Jersey: John Wiley & Sons, Inc., 2005. hey ==See also== *[[Tripoli International Airport]] *[[First Barbary War]] *[[Second Barbary War]] *[[Barbary treaties]] *[[1986 Berlin discotheque bombing]] ==External links== *{{Wikitravel|Tripoli}} *[http://maps.google.com/?ie=UTF8&t=h&om=1&z=11&ll=32.804013,13.174667&spn=0.267217,0.462799 Google Maps showing "greater" Tripoli], roughly bounded by [[Tajoura|Tajura]] on the east, [[Janzur]] on the west, [[Bin Ghashir]] on the south. 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