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Zawiya has one of the two most important oil refineries in Libya.
Zawiya
Libya
Zawiya, officially Zawia, is a city in northwestern Libya, situated on the Libyan coastline of the Mediterranean Sea about 47 km (29 mi) west of Tripoli, in the historic region of Tripolitania. Zawiya is the capital of the Zawiya District.
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Historically, Zawiya was built by Abd al Nabi Sanhajan around 1250 AD.
Zawiya
Libya
Zawiya, officially Zawia, is a city in northwestern Libya, situated on the Libyan coastline of the Mediterranean Sea about 47 km (29 mi) west of Tripoli, in the historic region of Tripolitania. Zawiya is the capital of the Zawiya District.
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During the first Libyan Civil War, Gaddafi forces reportedly 'tore the town to ashes' using air power and tanks.
Zawiya
Libya
Zawiya, officially Zawia, is a city in northwestern Libya, situated on the Libyan coastline of the Mediterranean Sea about 47 km (29 mi) west of Tripoli, in the historic region of Tripolitania. Zawiya is the capital of the Zawiya District.
From the “Libyan civil war” section
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The main mosque overlooking Martyrs' Square in Zawiya was completely destroyed during the conflict.
Zawiya
Libya
Zawiya, officially Zawia, is a city in northwestern Libya, situated on the Libyan coastline of the Mediterranean Sea about 47 km (29 mi) west of Tripoli, in the historic region of Tripolitania. Zawiya is the capital of the Zawiya District.
From the “Libyan civil war” section
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Zawiya Stadium, mainly used for football, is a multi-purpose stadium located in the city.
Zawiya
Libya
Zawiya, officially Zawia, is a city in northwestern Libya, situated on the Libyan coastline of the Mediterranean Sea about 47 km (29 mi) west of Tripoli, in the historic region of Tripolitania. Zawiya is the capital of the Zawiya District.
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