TRIPOLI
the capital and chief port of libya, on the mediterranean coast in the north-western part of the country; population 1,065,400 (est. 2006). founded by phoenicians in the 7th century bc, its ancient name was oea.
a port in north-western lebanon; population 190,800 (est. 2009). it was founded c.700 bc and was the capital of the phoenician triple federation formed by the city states sidon, tyre, and arvad. today it is a major port and commercial centre of lebanon.
a port in north-western lebanon; population 190,800 (est. 2009). it was founded c.700 bc and was the capital of the phoenician triple federation formed by the city states sidon, tyre, and arvad. today it is a major port and commercial centre of lebanon.