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Misrata
مصراتة
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A central park in Misrata
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| Country |  Libya |
| Region | Tripolitania |
| District | Misrata |
| Elevation | 30 ft (10 m) |
| Population
(2012)
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| • Total | 281,000 |
| Demonym(s) | Misratan |
| Time zone | UTC + 2 |
| Area code(s) | 31 |
Misrata (Arabic: مصراتة Mişrātah, Libyan Arabic:), also known as Misurata or Misratah, is a city in northwestern Libya. It is in the Misrata District.
With a population of 281,000, Misrata is the third largest city in Libya, after Tripoli and Benghazi.
Misrata University is in the city.
Football clubs
- Asswehly S.C. (founded 1944)
- Alhiyad Sports Club (founded 1965)
People from Misrata
- Daniel Bogdanović
- Ramadan al-Swehli
Images for kids
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Mosque of Raidat, Misrata, Libya
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Misrata Downtown Square
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General view of Misrata city
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The main mosque at Misrata
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The Old City of Misrata, 1930s
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Misrata Sea fishing port
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Entrance to Misrata, 1941
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Goz Teek Hotel in Misrata
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The Libyan Coastal Highway leading to Misrata from the capital Tripoli
See also
In Spanish: Misurata para niños
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