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Explore Sayyad in Libya
Sayyad in the region of Libya (general) is a town in Libya - some 14 mi or ( 23 km ) West of Tripoli , the country's capital city .
Current time in Sayyad is now 05:38 AM (Sunday) . The local timezone is named " Africa/Tripoli " with a UTC offset of 2 hours. Depending on the availability of means of transportation, these more prominent locations might be interesting for you: Sawani Bin Adam, Zuwarah, Tripoli, Surt, and Qarqarish. Since you are here already, make sure to check out Sawani Bin Adam . We encountered some video on the web . Scroll down to see the most favourite one or select the video collection in the navigation. Where to go and what to see in Sayyad ? We have collected some references on our attractions page.
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Mashashita
Mashashita (المشاشطة) is a village in Libya about 32 kilometres west of Tripoli. It is known for olive trees, palm trees, and some vegetables. The town has a mosque, called Salem Almashat Mosque, which is estimated to be 400 years old. Mashashita is located within the administrative district of Jafara.
Located at 32.80 13.00 (Lat./Long.); Less than 5 km away
Janzur
Janzur or Janzour /ˈdʒɑːnzʊər/, also known as Zanzur, is a town in the District of Jafara in north-western Libya, located 12 kilometers west of the capital Tripoli.
Located at 32.82 13.01 (Lat./Long.); Less than 6 km away
Al Maya
Al Maya is a settlement in Libya. On 21 August 2011 rebels fighting in the Libyan civil war advanced on the town but were pushed back by heavy artillery. After the reverse at Maya, Nato reportedly launched air strikes in the area. Rebels then later seized control of Maya, one resident saying that government forces put up "a brief fight" at the village, leaving behind a burned-out tank, and some cars that had been torched. "I am very happy," said one resident.
Located at 32.80 12.89 (Lat./Long.); Less than 6 km away
Rail transport in Libya
There have been no operational railways in Libya since 1965, but various lines existed in the past. An extensive system is now being developed and under construction.
Located at 32.83 13.11 (Lat./Long.); Less than 15 km away
Joudaim
Joudaim is a town in Libya northeast of Zawiya, noted during the push of the National Liberation Army on their way to "27km" crossing, before entering Tripoli. On 21 August 2011, a Sky News report stated that Joudaim had been taken by anti-Gaddafi forces as they advanced towards Tripoli as part of the 2011 Libyan civil war. The area is heavily forested and was host to several Arab Region Scout Jamborees.
Located at 32.78 12.78 (Lat./Long.); Less than 16 km away
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