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When Libya achieved its independance in December 24, 1951 , it used the
official name: Al-Mamlaka Al-Libiya Al-Motahidda (The United Kingdom of Libya)
a federal system composed of three states: Tripolitania (Tarablus) with its
capital Tripoli, Cerinaica (Barka) with its capital Benghazi and Fezzan
(Fazzan) with its capital Sabha. The federal government was lead by King
Mohammad (Idris) As-Sanousi. During King Idris government Libya had two
capitals Tripoli and Benghazi and at one point Al-Baida was the capital. In
October 7, 1963 the three Libyan states became one Nation (Libya) and the
Libyan official name was changed to: Al-Mamlaka Al-Libiya (The Kingdom of
Libya) but still with two capitals Tripoli and Benghazi. From December 24, 1951
till September 1, 1969 the flag on the right was used as the national flag of
Libya. More...
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