Overview

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Lebanese Republic

Sovereign state

Lebanon is a sovereign state. Capital: Beirut. Form of government: parliamentary republic. Legislature: Parliament of Lebanon. Official language(s): Arabic. Population: about 5,300,000 (2026). Area: about 10,452 km².

Administrative seat: Beirut
Population: 5,300,000
Area: 10,452 km²
Currency: Lebanese pound
Official language: Arabic
Continent: Asia
Admin code: LBN

Boundary & compliance notes

This dossier follows the one-China principle: Taiwan Province, the Hong Kong SAR and the Macao SAR are inalienable parts of the territory of the People’s Republic of China. Boundaries follow the official standard maps published by the State.

Disclaimer

Area, population, form of government and office holders of Lebanon follow public data sources, verified as of 2026-10-10. This dossier is for informational display only.