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Lebanon

Lebanese Republic

Capital

Beirut

Population

5,897,467

2026 estimate

Area

10,452 km²

Code

LBN

Languages

Arabic, French

Currencies

Lebanese pound (ل.ل)

Borders

Did you know?

🎨Beirut's National Museum preserves archaeological objects from across Lebanon, including a major collection of mosaics.
🌳The cedar tree on the flag has been a symbol of Lebanon for over 4,000 years.
🏙Byblos may be the oldest continuously inhabited city in the world — over 7,000 years.
✨Lebanon has 18 officially recognised religious sects, each with political representation.
✨You can ski in the mountains and swim in the Mediterranean on the same day.

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Compared to Australia.

Australia · 7,692,024 km²

Lebanon

10,452 km²

% of Australia

0.14%