Lebanon
Country in Asia
In brief
Population: 5.8M (2025). World rank 115 of 216; in Asia, 36 of 49. Area: 10,452 km². World rank 169 of 249; in Asia, 43 of 50. GDP per person: $4,473 (2024). World rank 145 of 210 (1 = best); in Asia, 31 of 47. From 2015 to 2025: population 6.5M → 5.8M.
State
- Official name
- Lebanese Republic
- Local name
- لبنان
- Capital
- Beirut
- Region
- Asia
- Form of government
- Parliamentary republic
- UN member
- Yes
Key figures
Practical information
- Languages
- Arabic, French
- Currency
- Lebanese Pound (LBP)
- Time zones
- UTC+3
- Calling code
- +961
- Emergency numbers
- 112, 140, 160, 175
- Driving side
- Right
- Plug types
- A, B, C, G
- Mains voltage
- 220 V