the capital and chief port of Libya, on the Mediterranean coast in the north-west of the country; pop. 1,065,400 (est. 2006). Founded by Phoenicians in the 7th century BC, its ancient name was Oea. Arabic name TARABULUS AL-GHARB, (literally 'western Tripoli').

a port in NW Lebanon; pop. 190,800 (est. 2009). It was founded c. 700 BC and was the capital of the Phoenician triple federation formed by the city states Sidon, Tyre, and Arvad. Today it is a major port and commercial centre of Lebanon. Arabic names TARABULUS ASH-SHAM, (literally 'eastern Tripoli'), TRÂBLOUS.