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Libya, the once-glorious country that is now a devastated region, was hit by floods caused by Hurricane Daniel, killing more than 11,000 people, with an estimated 20,000 deaths. Happily, the mainland donated 30 million yuan of disaster relief materials to this country, which also shows the benevolence of the Chinese nation.
Under such disasters, every Libyan will miss the glorious era when it was powerful enough to hold on to Africa's bull's ear and could make the United States suffer dumb losses. However, Libya's history has not been satisfactory. As a country of 1.76 million square kilometres, 95 per cent of its land is desert or semi-desert, so most of its 7.1 million inhabitants live on the Mediterranean coast.
Libya experienced the invasion of Carthaginian, Arab and other civilizations before independence, and finally declared independence in 1951 and established the federal United Kingdom. However, the country's fortunes took a turn in 1969 when a young military officer, Gaddafi, organized the "September Revolution" that overthrew the Libyan Idris dynasty and established the Libyan Arab Republic.
However, Libya's geographical location is very special, because of a desert in the middle, the country is divided into three parts, which are not only difficult to communicate with each other in ancient times, but also have little to do with each other today, and each part is more closely related to its surrounding neighbors, making it difficult for Libya to be truly united, and the situation of fragmentation has always existed.
Libya is a Middle Eastern country rich in oil and natural gas resources, with proven oil reserves of about 48.3 billion barrels and natural gas reserves ranking fourth in the world, with more than 1.54 trillion cubic meters. Under Gaddafi, Libya's oil resources were exploited in large quantities, which brought huge economic benefits.
In 1980, its per capita GDP soared to $11,000, far ahead of China and Hong Kong. At the beginning of the 21st century, Libya's economic development was even more remarkable, with extremely high GDP growth rates, and primary education, health care and housing were free. However, the United States does not accept such a pace of development.
Although Libya's development was aided by the Soviet Union and the United States, Gaddafi would not follow orders from any country. He recovered U.S. military bases in Libya and took back shares in U.S.-invested oil companies. The U.S. was helpless because it was already preoccupied by the Vietnam War.
At the end of the last century, Libya was in the spotlight because of the rich oil resources of this Mediterranean country and once became one of the core members of the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries. However, Libya's special geographical location and historical background have also made it the focus of competition among the world's major powers.
Especially for the United States, the existence of this country was once seen as a major danger for the United States, because Libya has carried out several terrorist attacks against the United States, the most famous of which was the Berlin night in 1986. In order to deal with Libya, the United States has taken many measures, including sanctions and military strikes against the country.
However, at the time, because the United States still had to deal with the Soviet threat, the blow to Libya did not have the desired effect. It was not until the beginning of the 21st century, with the end of the Cold War and the sharp rise in oil prices, that the United States had more energy and means to deal with Libya. Even so, however, the United States has not found a way to completely get rid of Libya.
Because Libya's internal problems are equally serious, and they are often the result of the particular nature of the country itself. For example, Libya's special topography and historical background divide its interior into several different regions with little connection to each other.
Coupled with Gaddafi's iron-fisted approach, many policies are very strict, which makes Gaddafi also face great challenges in internal management. One of the most controversial aspects of Gaddafi's foreign policy is his proposal that countries around the world use gold instead of dollars or euros when buying Libyan oil.
In this way, it is possible not only to get rid of the hegemony of the dollar, but also to use gold as a reserve asset, thereby increasing the strength and independence of the country. However, this proposal caused a strong backlash in the United States and Europe, and even became an important reason for Gaddafi's overthrow. Overall, Libya's history and reality are complex and challenging.
As a Middle Eastern country, its oil resources and geographical location make it the focus of competition among the world's major powers. In terms of domestic politics and foreign policy, Qaddafi's approach has often provoked a backlash from the international community. In any case, Libya's fate and future need more attention and discussion. Over the past few years, Libya has experienced great upheaval and chaos.
The once-wealthy country is now struggling with war and internal divisions. The roots of all this can be traced back to the fall of Gaddafi and the Libyan war launched by Europe and the United States. When the Gaddafi regime was overthrown, many Libyans were hopeful, but over time they discovered that the United States and NATO were not really concerned with their well-being, but were pursuing their own interests.
As a result, Libya is plunged into a deeper crisis. Of course, Libya today is not the source of all problems. Due to the lack of infrastructure, the country is particularly vulnerable to natural disasters, such as the recent floods. In order to solve these problems, China decided to provide 30 million yuan in aid to Libya.
This is a well-intentioned move, but Libya still needs to do more to rebuild the country's infrastructure and revive its economy. Only in this way can we truly get out of the current crisis and bring a better future to the people. Recently, Libya was hit by heavy floods, causing serious casualties and property damage.
This flood was caused by a sudden increase in rainfall, coupled with the lack of drainage systems in the city. The floods reportedly killed at least 30 people, destroyed hundreds of homes and lost many homes. The Government has sent rescue teams to carry out post-disaster relief and clean-up efforts.
Although Libya is an arid country in North Africa, the local government needs to strengthen urban infrastructure, including drainage systems, to cope with sudden natural disasters. In addition, the public needs to strengthen their awareness of natural disasters and minimize the loss of life and property caused by such disasters.
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