Country Guide
Lebanon Facts.
Key facts and figures, a quick reference for foreign investors, expatriates, and curious readers.
Small in surface but rich in history: Lebanon sits on the eastern Mediterranean, a crossroads of civilizations for more than five thousand years.
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Geography & population
- ◆Surface: approximately 10,452 km²
- ◆Capital: Beirut
- ◆Population: around 5.5 million residents (plus a large diaspora)
- ◆Coastline: 225 km along the Mediterranean
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Government & language
Lebanon is a parliamentary republic. Arabic is the official language, with French and English widely used in business, education, and the professions.
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Economy
A traditionally service-based economy with strong banking, tourism, education, and professional-services sectors, complemented by a resilient diaspora that fuels remittances and investment.
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