Benghazi is a coastal city in northeastern Libya, in North Africa, on the shore of the Mediterranean Sea along the Gulf of Sidra.

Quick Scoop: Where is Benghazi?

  • It is the second-largest city in Libya after Tripoli and the main city of the Cyrenaica region in the east of the country.
  • Geographically, it sits on the Gulf of Sidra, which is an inlet of the Mediterranean Sea, giving the city a major seaport and coastal position.
  • Its approximate coordinates are latitude 32.11° North and longitude 20.07° East.

In simple terms: if you look at a map of North Africa, find Libya, then look to the upper right (northeast) coast of the country—that’s where Benghazi is.

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