Zliten
For around five centuries, the Zawiya of Abd al-Salam al-Asmar has made Zliten one of Libya's foremost centres of Maliki Islamic jurisprudence and Quranic education. This Mediterranean coastal city sits east of Tripoli, with the sea to the north and mountains within reach inland. The wider region holds UNESCO World Heritage sites.
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- Population203,790
- Nearest water from center 3.3 km2.1 mi
- Nearest mountain from center 3.6 km2.3 mi
Nearest airports
Zliten: quick answers
Where is Zliten?
Zliten is in Libya.
How do you get to Zliten?
The nearest airport is Misrata (MRA), about 1 hr 1 min away by road.
What's the weather like in Zliten?
The warmest month is August, averaging 28°C82°F across day and night; the coolest is January, at 13°C56°F. The wettest month is January, with about 30 mm1.2 in of precipitation. (Monthly averages, 1991–2020.)
What's in Zliten?
OpenStreetMap lists 1 museum, 4 restaurants and 28 places of worship within 2 km of the centre.
What's near Zliten?
Other Wandering Well picks within 60 km include Al Khums.