The University Neighborhood
District of Benghazi
Sha‘bīyat Banghāzī - Libya

Benghazi

Benghazi /bɛnˈɡɑːzi/ is the second largest city in Libya, the capital of the Cyrenaica region (or ex-Province), and the former provisional capital of the National Transitional Council. The wider metropolitan area (which includes the southern towns of Gimeenis and Suluq) is also a district of Libya. The port city is located on the Mediterranean Sea.

Located at 32.1167, 20.0667 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
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Benghazi, 525 BC establishments, Ancient Greek sites in Libya, Cyrenaica, Districts of Libya, Port cities and towns in Libya, Populated places established in the 6th century BC, Roman sites in Libya, Theran colonies, Populated places in Benghazi District

March 28 Stadium

March 28 Stadium is a multi-purpose stadium in Benghazi, Libya. Also known as 'Sports City Stadium' It is a part of Benghazi Sports City. It was used mostly for football matches and it also has athletics facilities. The stadium holds 65,000. The stadium is sometimes used by the Libya national football team although it is not as popular a choice as the capital's June 11 Stadium.

Located at 32.1018, 20.0724 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Football venues in Libya, Sports venues in Libya, Athletics (track and field) venues in Libya, Multi-purpose stadiums in Libya, Buildings and structures in Benghazi

Suliman Ad-Dharrath Arena

Suliman Ad-Dharrath Arena is an indoor sporting arena located in Benghazi, Libya. It is used mainly for indoor sports such as volleyball and basketball. It has a seating capacity of 10,000 people and was opened in 1967.

Located at 32.1042, 20.0733 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Indoor arenas in Libya, Buildings and structures in Benghazi

23rd July Lake

The 23rd July Lake or Benghazi Lake is a lagoon located between Benghazi's downtown, and the Mediterranean Port of Benghazi. It covers an area of approximately 100 hectares (about 1,000,000 square metres).

Located at 32.1042, 20.0639 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Lakes of Libya, Benghazi

Benghazi Cathedral

Benghazi Cathedral is a former Roman Catholic cathedral in the city of Benghazi, Libya. It is located in the city center and is currently disused and undergoing renovation work.

Located at 32.1139, 20.0594 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Cathedrals in Libya, Buildings and structures in Benghazi, Roman Catholic churches completed in 1939, Roman Catholic churches in Libya, Roman Catholic cathedrals in Africa

Berca Airfield

Berca Airfield is an abandoned military airfield in Libya, which is located in the vicinity of the Al Birkah suburb of Benghazi. Its precise locatino is unknown as the urban growth of Benghazi has absorbed the former airfield's location. During World War II it was used by the United States Army Air Force during the North African Campaign by the 98th Bombardment Group, which flew B-24 Liberator heavy bombers from the airfield between 26 March-4 April 1943.

Located at 32.0997, 20.0804 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Airfields of the United States Army Air Forces in Libya, World War II desert airfields

Lete Airfield

Lete Airfield is an abandoned World War II military airfield located in the vicinity of Al Jukhkh al Kabir; about 10 km east of Benghazi. Its precise location is undetermined, likely redeveloped as part of the suburbs of Benghazi.

Located at 32.1, 20.1773 (Lat. / Lng.), about 6 miles away.
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Airfields of the United States Army Air Forces in Libya, World War II desert airfields

University of Benghazi

University of Benghazi, formerly known as the Garyounis University, is a public university in Benghazi, Libya.

Located at 32.1167, 20.0667 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
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Benghazi, Educational institutions established in 1955, Universities in Libya, Libraries in Libya, University of Benghazi

Maydan al Shajara

Maydan al-Shajara, is a major town square in Benghazi, the second largest city in Libya. A large native Atlas Cedar tree is located in the center of the square, giving it its name. The square is located in the center of Benghazi, linking two primary roads, Gamal Abdel al-Nasser Street and 'Amr ibn al-'As Street.

Located at 32.115, 20.0625 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
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Benghazi, Squares in Libya, Buildings and structures of the Libyan Civil War

Al-Jalah Hospital

Al-Jalah Hospital is a hospital in Benghazi, Libya. The hospital treated the wounded of the Libyan civil war.

Located at 32.1101, 20.0902 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Buildings and structures in Benghazi, Hospitals in Libya

Port of Benghazi

The Port of Benghazi is a major seaport in the city of Benghazi, Libya, on the Mediterranean Sea coast within the Gulf of Sidra.

Located at 32.1092, 20.0475 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Buildings and structures in Benghazi, Ports and harbors of Libya, Desalination plants in Libya, Italian Libya, Cyrenaica, World War II sites in Libya, World War II sites of Fascist Italy

Al-Fuwayhat

Al-Fuwayhat is one of the affluent residential districts of Benghazi, Libya.

Located at 32.0833, 20.1167 (Lat. / Lng.), about 4 miles away.
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Populated places in Benghazi District

Tibesti Hotel

The Tibesti Hotel is a hotel situated overlooking the harbour of the 23rd July Lake in the city centre of Benghazi, Libya.

Located at 32.1115, 20.0694 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
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Year of establishment missing, Hotels in Benghazi

Second Battle of Benghazi

The Second Battle of Benghazi was a battle in the Libyan civil war between army units and militiamen loyal to Libyan leader Muammar Gaddafi, and anti-Gaddafi forces. The battle marked the start of a United Nations-mandated military intervention in the conflict, with fighter jets from the French Air Force attacking and destroying several pro-Gaddafi units, forcing them to retreat.

Located at 32.1167, 20.0667 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
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Conflicts in 2011, 2011 in Libya, Battles of the Libyan civil war, History of Benghazi, Battles involving Libya

National Library of Libya

The National Library of Libya is the national library of Libya, located in Benghazi. It holds 150,000 volumes.

Located at 32.1193, 20.0692 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
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Benghazi, National libraries, Libraries in Libya

Benghazi Zoo

Benghazi Zoo or Al Fuwayhat is a zoo and tourist park in the city of Benghazi, Libya. In 1991, Italian firm Cairtieri Trieste signed a $2 million contract to supply a low draught boat named Al-Berka to give tourist excursions on the lagoon inside the park. But now they call it al-bousko

Located at 32.0825, 20.0956 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
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Zoos in Libya, Buildings and structures in Benghazi

2012 Benghazi attack

The American diplomatic mission at Benghazi, in Libya, was attacked on September 11, 2012 by a heavily armed group. The attack began during the night at a compound that is meant to protect the consulate building. A second assault in the early morning the next day targeted a nearby CIA annex in a different diplomatic compound. Four people were killed, including U.S. Ambassador J. Christopher Stevens. Ten others were injured.

Located at 32.0613, 20.0809 (Lat. / Lng.), about 4 miles away.
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2012 in Libya, Aftermath of the Libyan civil war, Obama administration controversies, History of Benghazi, Islamic terrorism, Islamism in Libya, Libya–United States relations, Mass murder in 2012, Terrorist incidents in 2012, Terrorist incidents in Libya, Attacks on diplomatic missions of the United States