Wednesday, April 13, 2011

Historical Events


Introduction:
    For many decades Libya has encountered the rule of many different foreign countries.  They have been under the control of Phoenicians, Carthaginians, Greeks, Romans, Vandals, and Byzantines.


http://www.state.gov/r/pa/ei/bgn/5425.htm


Historical events:
     In the 17th century the Arabs conquered Libya. Over the years people have adapted Arabic culture, language, customs and even the religion of Islam. Then Libya was conquered be the Ottoman Turks, and were part of their empire for many years. In 1911, Italians came to Tripoli and the land around it. The Italian culture had a great influence in this country. Still today, there are foods and traditions based on Italians. This cultural impact was due to their rule of almost thirty years when their were defeated in World War II in 1943. Finally, after being part of the UN administration, Libya became independent in 1951.


Health Issues:
    Two major disease are typhoid and gastroenteritis.Not only private but publi services provide health care for the country. Many medicines and hospitals are free, and there are also clinic facilities for the godd heallth of people. Though, many people prefer to be treated outside Libya for major health problems.
http://www.britannica.com/EBchecked/topic/339574/Libya/279573/Health-and-welfare

Natural Disasters:
     Most of Libya's land is desert with dry ground and hot climate. In this area there are many dust storms and sandstorms, which cause damage to people traveling across the desert and also respiratory problems. In spring and fall, the dust-laden Ghibli, southern winds, last up to four days.




Conclusion:
    Officially, Libya is known as the Great Socialist People's Libyan Arab Jamahiriya. By its history, it can be understood that Libya hasn't be such a powerful centre. This country hasn't been heavily populated, either and currently it has a developing economy. The government doesn't have a legal document, nor definite political parties. Libya has experineced many up and downs in its history, but what was once a poor country has become in one of the wealthiest, because of the oil industry.

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