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Lebanon

Asia Β· 5.5 million

About Lebanon

Lebanon, officially the Lebanese Republic, is a sovereign country located in Asia, specifically within the Western Asia subregion. Its capital and largest urban centre is Beirut, and the country is home to approximately 5.5 million people. In its native languages, the country is known as β€œΩ„Ψ¨Ω†Ψ§Ω†β€, β€œLiban”. Arabic and French are recognised as official or widely-spoken languages, shaping daily communication, education, government, and media throughout Lebanon. The official currency in circulation is the Lebanese pound (Ω„.Ω„), used for all domestic transactions and price-tagged goods. Lebanon is widely recognised for cedar forests, Roman ruins at Baalbek and Beirut nightlife. People from Lebanon are referred to as Lebanese.

Geography & climate

Lebanon covers approximately 10,452 kmΒ² of territory, making it a small country by land area. It shares land borders with 2 neighbouring countries β€” a position that has historically influenced migration patterns, regional politics, and cross-border commerce. Geographically, Lebanon sits in the Northern and Eastern Hemisphere, at roughly 33.8Β° N, 35.8Β° E. Standard civil time follows UTC+02:00 year-round, simplifying scheduling for residents and visitors alike. The prevailing climate of Lebanon can be summarised as: mediterranean coast & mountains with mild with snowy peaks. Local weather patterns naturally vary by altitude, latitude, and proximity to oceans or mountain ranges.

People, language & society

With roughly 5.5 million inhabitants, Lebanon is a modestly populated country. Linguistic life is plural here: Arabic and French are all in active use, with regional and minority tongues often adding further variety. Locals refer to their homeland as β€œΩ„Ψ¨Ω†Ψ§Ω†β€ or β€œLiban”, a name with linguistic and historical roots that long predate modern borders. Citizens are formally known in English as Lebanese, a demonym that appears in passports, official documents, and international reporting. Economically, the Lebanese pound (Ω„.Ω„) is the medium of exchange used by households and businesses, with exchange rates monitored by the country's central monetary authority.

Quick facts at a glance

Practical travel & daily-life info

Visitors planning a trip to Lebanon should familiarise themselves with the capital, Beirut, the local time zone (UTC+02:00), the local currency (Lebanese pound). The international dialling prefix is +961, which is required when phoning a Lebanon number from abroad. Vehicles drive on the right side of the road, an important detail for anyone renting a car or crossing a land border by vehicle. The country's top-level internet domain is .lb, used by local businesses, government sites, and many news organisations. The working week traditionally starts on Monday, which affects business hours, banking, and public holidays.

Government & global standing

Lebanon is recognised internationally as a sovereign, independent state. It is a member state of the United Nations, participating in the General Assembly and various specialised UN agencies. On the global stage, Lebanon is generally classified within the Asia region and more specifically the Western Asia subregion, alongside neighbouring states with shared geographic, historical, or economic ties. GlobeIQ groups it under "Middle East" for the purposes of the game's regional hint.

Bordering countries

Lebanon shares land borders with 2 countries. Click any neighbour to read about it:

Did you know?

Cedar trees grace the national flag, and ancient Roman temples contain the largest stone block ever quarried β€” weighing 1,650 tonnes.

Lebanon in the GlobeIQ atlas

Inside the GlobeIQ game, Lebanon appears as a moderately challenging puzzle, suited to players who already know the major continents. When the daily puzzle selects this country, players progressively unlock six hints β€” silhouette, climate and terrain, number of land borders, region, "known for" tagline, and finally the capital city β€” before a flag reveal confirms the answer. On its trophy card, Lebanon carries the personality tags β€œπŸŒ² Cedar Land” and β€œπŸ›οΈ Phoenician Heritage”, short flavour labels chosen to evoke the country's most recognisable cultural signatures. Adding Lebanon to your personal atlas is one of 195 small wins on the road to a complete world map. Each correctly guessed nation also contributes to your running streak and unlocks milestone celebrations at 10, 25, 50, 100, and 150 collected countries.

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