Lebanon is a country in Middle East, Asia. Its capital is Beirut, with a population of approximately 5.4M and a total area of 10,452 km². The official language is Arabic and the currency is the Lebanese Pound (LBP).
Lebanon covers an area of 10,452 km² with a population density of 517/km² people per km². The country has a GDP of $23.1B ($4,278 per capita) and gained independence in 1943. It has a coastline of 225 km.
Lebanon is one of the smallest countries in the world yet one of the most religiously complex — 18 officially recognised religious communities share power through a unique confessional political system. Its cuisine has spread to every corner of the globe.
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An extraordinary underground cave system with the world's largest stalactite — 8.2m long
UNESCO colossal Roman temples — the Temple of Jupiter has the largest stone blocks ever used in construction
UNESCO one of the oldest continuously inhabited cities in the world — 7,000 years of history
A grove of ancient cedar trees, some over 3,000 years old — survivors of Lebanon's once-vast cedar forests
The capital of Lebanon is Beirut.
The official language(s) of Lebanon are Arabic.
The population of Lebanon is approximately 5.4M.
Lebanon uses the Lebanese Pound (LBP).
Lebanon is located in Asia, in the Middle East region.
Lebanon has a GDP of $23.1B, with a GDP per capita of $4,278.
The best time to visit Lebanon is April–June, September–October. The climate is Mediterranean coast, alpine mountains.
Visa on arrival for many nationalities (check advisories)
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