LBNAsiaWestern Asia5,490,000 people

Lebanon Country Guide

Lebanon · Coastal and city contrast

Lebanon invites you to experience from the streets of Beirut, Coastal waters and regional rivers, and a culture shaped by Arabic and French. It’s the kind of place where geography, daily life, and local pride all feel closely connected.

🎉 Lebanon cultural celebrations🍽️ Local asia specialties🌍 Coastal waters and regional rivers🌊 Waterside moments
The flag of Lebanon is composed of three horizontal bands of red, white and red. The white band is twice the height of the red bands and bears a green Lebanese Cedar tree at its center.
Official name: Lebanese Republic
Capital: Beirut
Primary timezone: UTC+02:00 (UTC+02:00)
Population
5,490,000
Population rank #119 globally
Area
10,452 km²
Area rank #170 globally
Languages
Arabic, French
Currency
Lebanese pound (LBP)
Symbol: ل.ل

Overview

Lebanon is located in Western Asia, Asia. The country covers 10,452 km² and has a population of 5,490,000 people, making it a strong candidate for geography study, travel research, and comparative country analysis.

The main climate pattern is subtropical, with Mar, Apr, May, Sep, Oct usually standing out as the easiest months for travel planning. Lebanon has an estimated population density of 525.3 people per square kilometer. That places it around #25 globally for density.

Lebanon is part of Western Asia within Asia. Travelers usually connect through Beirut and explore how local history, geography, and daily life intersect across cities and regional communities.

Travel Snapshot

Timezone and season
UTC+02:00 with best travel windows typically in Mar, Apr, May, Sep, Oct.
Airports and budget
Major airport data is not curated for this country yet. A typical daily travel budget is about $90.
Culture cues
Community events combining local food, music, and public gatherings.

Key Highlights

A quick scan of the cultural, geographic, and travel signals that make Lebanon distinctive.

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Asia

First Impression

Lebanon feels like a compact world of its own—part geography lesson, part cultural invitation, and full of regional character.

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Subtropical

Life by the Water

Lebanon pairs its landscapes with a sense of arrival—ports, waterfronts, beaches, or lakeside scenes that shape daily life.

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2 languages

Voices & Identity

Listen for Arabic, French; language here is part of the country's personality.

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Local asia specialties

Taste the Country

Food is one of the fastest ways to connect with Lebanon, whether that means Local asia specialties or simple dishes shared with family and friends.

Culture and daily life

Community events combining local food, music, and public gatherings.

  • Local asia specialties
  • Street food culture
  • Seasonal regional dishes
  • Beirut historic districts
  • Asia cultural landmarks
  • Coastal viewpoints

Reference facts

Continent: Asia
UN member: Yes
Phone code: +961
Top-level domain: .lb
Driving side: right
Start of week: monday
Official languages: Arabic, French
Map coordinates: 33.83°, 35.83°

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