Derna /ˈdɜrnə/ (Arabic: درنة Darnah) is a port city in eastern Libya. It has a population of 100,000–150,000. It was the seat of one of the wealthiest provinces in the Barbary States, and remains the capital of the Derna District, with a much smaller area. Derna has a unique environment among Libyan cities, as it lies between green mountains, the Mediterranean Sea, and the desert.
Population: 78,782
Latitude: 32° 46' 1.34" N
Longitude: 22° 38' 12.08" E
Derna /ˈdɜrnə/ (Arabic: درنة Darnah) is a port city in eastern Libya. It has a population of 100,000–150,000. It was the seat of one of the wealthiest provinces in the Barbary States, and remains the capital of the Derna District, with a much small…
Athrun (also spelled Lathrun, or Latrun) is a small town in northern Libya about 40 kilometres (25 miles) east of Cyrene. Its name comes from Greek "Ἐρυθρόν" (Erythron), neuter of "ἐρυθρός" (erythros) "red", due to the color of the local soil.
Darnah Governorate (Derna Governorate, Arabic: درنة محافظة) was one of the governorates (muhafazah) of Libya from 1963 to 1983. Its capital was the town of Derna.