Tobruk
Sign in to saveTobruk ( ; ; ) is a port city on Libya's eastern Mediterranean coast, near the border with Egypt. It is the capital of the Butnan District (formerly Tobruk District) and has a population of 120,000 (2011 est.). thumb|Port of Tobruk
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Tobruk is a port city located on Libya's eastern Mediterranean coast near the Egyptian border, serving as the capital of the Butnan District with a population of approximately 120,000. As a strategic Mediterranean port, it has historically been an important location for trade and military operations in the region.
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Place details
- Locality
- طبرق
- Region
- البطنان
- Country
- ليبيا
- Population
- 141,499
- Timezone
Article
18 sectionsContents
- Geography
- Climate
- History
- Ancient
- World War II
- Strategic importance
- Italian advance
- British capture of Tobruk
- German capture of Tobruk
- British Commando raid
- British recapture
- Libyan Civil Wars
- Notable people
- Transportation
- See also
- Notes
- References
- External links
Tobruk ( ; ; ) is a port city on Libya's eastern Mediterranean coast, near the border with Egypt. It is the capital of the Butnan District (formerly Tobruk District) and has a population of 120,000 (2011 est.). thumb|Port of Tobruk
Tobruk was the site of an ancient Greek colony and, later, of a Roman fortress guarding the frontier of Cyrenaica. Over the centuries, Tobruk also served as a waystation along the coastal caravan route. By 1911, Tobruk had become an Italian military post.