Libya: 1911-1945

Libya which has nearly 2000 kilometer beach is exactly middle of the North Africa the country takingpart between Egypt and Tunisian has an important place its geographical location. Libya with its 1.750.000 kilometer area has got good quality of petrol source near the Europe countries and America's east coast. The area being used as settlement place dating from the period of Hz. Ömer and then ıtentried Ottomam Empire is sovereignty in 1551. The area which has been focus point of many countries from the antiguity has attracted attention of Italy joining the colony race late. Last place of Ottoman Empire, Libya was left to Italy with the Ouchy treaty signed at the end of Tripoli war. After that period, Libya acquaint with two big world has struggled for its ındependence. The struggled of Senusi sheikh for ındependence are quiet important. In this study, the general condition of Libya in 1911-1945 is discussed. Keywords: Libya, Colonial, Ottoman Empire, Italy, War