Lebanon Quick Facts…
Official Name | Lebanese Republic |
Common Name | Lebanon – /ˈleb.ə.nɑn/ |
Nationality | Lebanese (singular and plural) – noun, Lebanese – adjective |
Independence | Mandated by League of Nations under French administration in 1943 |
Administrative Divisions | 8 governorates |
Total Population | 5.4 million (#122) with 89.4% urbanized – 2024 estimate |
Major Urban Areas | Beirut (capital city) |
Major Languages | Arabic (official) |
Electricity Access | 100% of total population |
Internet Access | 87% of total population |
Currency | Lebanese Pounds (LBP) |
Real GDP (PPP) | $72.6 billion – 2021 estimate |
Real GDP per Capita | $13,000 (#123) – 2021 estimate |
Total Area | 10,400 sq km / 4,015 sq mi (#168) with 1.6% water area |
Geographic Region | Asia – Western Asia |
Bordering Countries | Israel, Syria |
Bordering Water Bodies | Mediterranean Sea |
National Anthem: “Kulluna lil-watan” (All Of Us, For Our Country!)