Lebanon

Lebanon Quick Facts…

Official NameLebanese Republic
Common NameLebanon – /ˈleb.ə.nɑn/
NationalityLebanese (singular and plural) – noun, Lebanese – adjective
IndependenceMandated by League of Nations under French administration in 1943
Administrative Divisions8 governorates
Total Population5.4 million (#122) with 89.4% urbanized – 2024 estimate
Major Urban AreasBeirut (capital city)
Major LanguagesArabic (official)
Electricity Access100% of total population
Internet Access87% of total population
CurrencyLebanese Pounds (LBP)
Real GDP (PPP)$72.6 billion – 2021 estimate
Real GDP per Capita$13,000 (#123) – 2021 estimate
Total Area10,400 sq km / 4,015 sq mi (#168) with 1.6% water area
Geographic RegionAsia – Western Asia
Bordering CountriesIsrael, Syria
Bordering Water BodiesMediterranean Sea

National Anthem: “Kulluna lil-watan” (All Of Us, For Our Country!)