Awjila
Town in Cyrenaica, Libya / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Awjila (Arabic: أوجلة) is an oasis town in the Al Wahat District in the Cyrenaica region of northeastern Libya. Since classical times it has been known as a place where high quality dates are farmed. From the Arab conquest in the 7th century, Islam has played an important role in the community. The oasis is located on the east-west caravan route between Egypt and Tripoli, Libya, and on the north-south route between Benghazi and the Sahel between Lake Chad and Darfur, and in the past was an important trading center. The people cultivate small gardens using water from deep wells. Recently, the oil industry has become an increasingly important source of employment.
Awjila
أوجله | |
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Town | |
Coordinates: 29°6′29″N 21°17′13″E | |
Country | Libya |
Region | Cyrenaica |
District | Al Wahat |
Time zone | UTC+2 (EET) |
License Plate Code | 67 |