1 Pair of Jeans | USD 65.29 |
Mid-range restaurant | USD 22.66 |
Local draught beer | USD 7.84 |
Combo meal at McDonalds | USD 5.77 |
Apartment (1 bedroom) in city centre | USD 539.07 |
Imported beer at restaurant | USD 6.30 |
Utilities (Electricity, Heating, ...) for medium apartment | USD 43.43 |
Rice (white) | USD 1.55 |
Coke bottle | USD 0.53 |
1 Pair of men leather shoes | USD 94.08 |
The city of Sebha in Libya has a population of over a hundred thousand. This city found in the northwest of the country is calm despite this bloated population. Everyone treats visitors very warmly. They are hospitable and very accommodating. They also smile a lot even when they encounter problems. Sebha belongs to the region of Fezzan. This is one of the regions with the richest history in the country. Tourists who are booking cheap flights to Sebha can expect deserts and museums as tourist destinations. There are a couple of parks for families and friends to enjoy, too.
The recent civil war in the country affected its economy. Its dispute against other South East Asian countries made an impact on its tourism, too. However, the country most especially the city of Sebha showed great resiliency in just a short span of time. Hotels in Sebha are starting to be filled again with visitors. Their efforts in making the place more appealing to tourists have definitely paid off.
Its development also shows in the railroads that were primarily made to make transportation easy. They were able to extend the railroads even up to its neighboring country, Niger. Now, its streets are very busy because of the public utility vehicles that are on it. It will not be surprising to see Libya as a totally economically developed country because of the transportation made easy in Sebha. Also, its agricultural industry is at its peak. This is very unusual for a city that is surrounded by deserts. The locals were able to plant crops that are brought to the other parts of the country.
There is an airport that caters direct and cheap flights to Sebha. This one is very accessible to the other tourist destinations in the city such as the museums, government establishments and many more. These include the Italian-made citadels. They were once used when the Italians ruled over the country. There are also notable schools in the city that are open for public viewing. It is advisable to rent a private car when traveling this place. It adds comfort and it saves a lot of time.