Benghazi

Benghazi was originally settled by ancient Greeks who called it Euesperides.

The oldest coins minted in Benghazi date back to 480 BC and feature engravings of a silphium plant.

Benghazi is surrounded by desert on three sides, with the Mediterranean Sea to the north.

Benghazi has a warm semi-arid climate with hot, dry summers and mild, slightly wet winters.

The city has a significant port that is vital for importing foodstuffs and manufactured products.