Sokna, Libya
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"Sawkna" redirects here. For the language, see Sokna language.
Sokna (Arabic: سوكنة, IPA ['so:kna], also transliterated as Socna or Sawknah, Tamazight: Isuknen[3]) is a Saharan desert oasis town in the Fezzan region of southwest Libya.
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Sokna
Isuknen Sawkna, Soukana[1] | |
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Town | |
Coordinates: 29°04′01″N 15°47′05″E | |
Country | Libya |
Region | Fezzan |
District | Jufra |
Elevation | 2,290 ft (698 m) |
Population (2006)[2] | |
• Total | 9,887 |
Time zone | UTC+2 (EET) |
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The Eastern Berber language Sokna is native to the town. This local pre-arabized dialect, which fell out of use by the end of the 20th century, is retained in place names. Presently, the population speaks Arabic.