Lebanon Country Profile
- Country: Lebanon
- Area: 10,400 km²
- Capital: Beirut
- Population: 2,126,325 inhabitants
- Language: Arabic (official), English, French
- Religion: Muslims (Shiites 34.1%, Sunnis 21.1%), Catholics 33.4%
- Form of Government: Republic
- Major Cities: Beirut, Beqaa
Useful Information about Lebanon
- Currency: Lebanese lira
- International dialing code: 00961
- International vehicle code: RL
- Entry documents: Passport with visa
- Required vaccination: NN
- Electric current: 110v/220V
- Units of measurement: metric decimal
- Time zones: +2
- Fixed-date holidays: November 22 National Day
- Climate: Mediterranean and mild, almost all year round with strong humidity. Winter is rainy in the coastal area while the mountainous area experiences snowfall.
- Average temperatures: 19.6°C (12.5°C in winter, 25.5°C in summer)
- Transportation: to move around the cities it is possible to rent a car or travel by taxi or by inexpensive and efficient public transport.
- Airports: Beirut
