Overview

  • Full Country Name: Lebanese Republic
  • Local Name: Al-Lubnan
  • Capital: Beirut (population: 1.5 million)
  • Language: Arabic (official), French, English, Armenian.
  • Currency: Lebanese lira (LBP) = 100 piastres.
  • People: Arabs (92%), Palestinians, Kurds, Armenians.
  • Life Expectancy: Male: 70.17, Female: 75.21.
  • Religion: Muslim (60%), Christian (40%).
  • Size (sq km): 10,452 (166th)
  • Population: 3,925,502 (128th)
  • Population Density per sq km: 358 (26th)
  • Country Dialling Code: 961
  • Internet Country Code: .lb
  • Time Zone: GMT +2 (+3 in the summer)
  • Voltage Guide: 230 AC, 50 Hz.
  • Finance: Limited acceptance of credit cards and traveller's cheques.
  • Business Hours: 0800-1800 Monday-Saturday.
  • GDP: US$15.8 billion
  • GDP per Capita: US$4,500
  • Annual Growth: 3%
  • Inflation: 5%
  • Major Industries: Agriculture, banking, construction, tourism.
  • Major Trading Partners: Saudi Arabia, EU, UAE, US.
  • Safety: Currently safe, but be careful near the Israeli border.
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