Libya Points of Interest from OpenStreetMap

OpenStreetMap exports for Libya contain points of interest tagged via `amenity`, `shop`, `tourism`, or `man_made`. The data was last updated on 2026-05-14 and is provided by the Humanitarian OpenStreetMap Team (HOT). Completeness varies by region, with urban areas likely being more complete than remote areas.

Use Cases

• Create general POI reference maps based on OpenStreetMap tags.
• Conduct urban analysis based on the distribution of amenities and shops.
• Enrich basemap detail for Libya using the exported landmarks and tourist attractions.

Strengths

• Data is sourced from OpenStreetMap, a free, collaborative world map.
• Available in multiple geospatial file formats including GEOPACKAGE, KML, SHP, and GEOJSON.

Limitations

• Column-level documentation is absent; field semantics must be inferred after download.
• Row count is unknown, which may limit suitability assessment.
• Completeness varies by region; remote areas may be incomplete.

Provenance

Source

OpenStreetMap

Collection Method

Volunteer-contributed mapping via the OpenStreetMap platform.

Freshness

Last updated 2026-05-14 17:31:58.657808; freshness should be verified.

Geography

Libya