Situated in Western Asia, Lebanon 🇱🇧 (officially Lebanese Republic) is one of the most interesting places you can land on when you spin the globe. With a population of about 5.8 million and a total area of 10,452 km², it offers far more than its statistics suggest.
Whether you discovered Lebanon through our random country spinner or searched for it directly, this guide covers everything you need to know: the flag, the capital city of Beirut, population figures, languages, currency, geography and a collection of memorable facts.
Where is Lebanon located?
Geographically, Lebanon belongs to Western Asia within Asia. Its territory spans approximately 10,452 km², which makes it the 169th largest country or territory on Earth.
Lebanon has a coastline as well as land borders with Israel and Syria — a crossroads position that has influenced its culture and economy for centuries.
The capital city is Beirut, the political and cultural heart of the country and usually the first stop for visitors who want to understand how lebanese life really works.
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Who lives in Lebanon?
Around 5.8 million people live in Lebanon, making it the 116th most populous country or territory in the world. A person from Lebanon is called a Lebanese.
Lebanon is multilingual: the languages spoken include Arabic and French. This linguistic variety reflects the country's layered history and the many communities that shaped it.
Beyond the numbers, everyday culture in Lebanon — from markets and music to family traditions — is what makes discovering it through a random spin so rewarding.
Good to know before you go
The official currency is the Lebanese pound (LBP, symbol Ù„.Ù„). Exchange rates fluctuate, so check current rates before travelling.
The international dialling code for Lebanon is +961. Websites from the country typically use the .lb internet domain.
Quiz tip: the three facts most worth memorising about Lebanon are its flag, its capital Beirut, and its approximate population of 5.8 million.
Neighbouring countries
Lebanon shares borders with 2 countries:
Fun facts about Lebanon
- Lebanon's flag emoji is 🇱🇧 — its two-letter country code is LB and its three-letter code is LBN.
- Lebanon covers 10,452 km², ranking 169th in the world by area.
- With about 5.8 million people, Lebanon holds the 116th spot in the world population ranking.
- Lebanon is a member state of the United Nations.
- Lebanon shares borders with 2 countries.
Lebanon — frequently asked questions
- What is the capital of Lebanon?
- The capital of Lebanon is Beirut.
- What is the population of Lebanon?
- Lebanon has a population of approximately 5,805,962 people, ranking 116th in the world.
- Where is Lebanon located?
- Lebanon is located in Western Asia, part of the Asia region.
- What language is spoken in Lebanon?
- The languages spoken in Lebanon include Arabic and French.
- What currency is used in Lebanon?
- Lebanon uses the Lebanese pound (LBP).
