Improbable as it may sound, Libya - the North African nation with which the U.S. government restored diplomatic relations only this May - is now welcoming American entrepreneurs with open arms.
"Libya is a virgin market," begins a recent State Department report about doing business there. "Opportunities exist in almost every sector."
Libya is rich in oil, and top energy companies are expanding there. But other possibilities are emerging, starting with tourism. The country has dozens of archaeological sites and 1,100 miles of undeveloped beachfront - attractions that will lure visitors and investors alike.
By 2010, Libya expects to have 1 million tourists a year, more than triple the current number. Hotels are expanding in the capital city of Tripoli. Bus services are popping up.