Which North African capital city derives its name from the Greek for 'three cities,' referring to the ancient settlements of Oea, Sabratha, and Leptis Magna?
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Tripoli
Tripoli is the largest city and capital of Libya. The region was historically known as Tripolitania, a name given by the Greeks who settled there.
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- Which capital of Libya derives its name from the Greek for 'three cities,' in reference to Oea, Sabratha, and Leptis Magna?