COUNTRY Lebanon

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Country Name

Lebanon

Country Code

LB, LBN

Country Calling Code

+961

Country Profile

Lebanon is a mountainous country in the Levant with a coastline on the eastern Mediterranean Sea; it borders Israel in the south and Syria in the north. The Anti-Lebanon mountain range forms long stretches of the border between Lebanon and Syria in the east. The country also shares maritime borders with Cyprus. The smallest nation on the Asian mainland covers an area of 10,400 km˛, compared it is about one-third the size of Belgium or about one-third the size of the US state of Maryland.

Capital Name

Beirut

Languages

Arabic (official), French, English, Armenian

Country Currency

Lebanese pound

 

Time Zone

Local Time = UTC +2h

Driving (Left/Right)

drives on the right

Population

6.8 million (2019)

Country Area

10,452 km˛ (4,015 sq. mi.)

Place to Visit

The American University Of Beirut (AUB) National Museum Of Beirut Byblos Mohammad Al-Amin Mosque Beirut Souks Baalbek Tourist Landmark Of Resistance Raouche Sursock Museum Roman Baths Martyrs’ Square Pigeon Rocks Grand Serail Saifi Village Beit Ed-Dine Palace

News

Dailies with national and international news in Arabic. Al-Anwar Al-Diyar Al-Mustaqbal An-Nahar Al-Safir French-language L'Orient-Le Jour Lebanon and international daily news. English-language The Daily Star - Lebanon Daily online news. Naharnet Naharnet is one of the first Lebanese online media News Agency Lebanese National News Agency Official Lebanon news.

Art Culture

Beirut National Museum Lebanon's principal museum of archaeology in Beirut, the museum was officially opened in 1942. Baalbeck International Festival Annual event which takes place in the Roman Acropolis celebrating classical music, dance, theatre, opera, and jazz as well as modern world music. Beiteddine Art Festival International Art festival. Byblos International Festival A festival of world music in the Byblos Ruins at the city of Jbeil.

Economy Business

Banque Du Liban Central Bank of Lebanon. Beirut Stock Exchange Chamber of Commerce and Industry The Chamber of Commerce, Industry and Agriculture of Beirut and Mount Lebanon.

Transport

MEA - Middle East Airlines The national flag-carrier of Lebanon. Beirut International Airport Beirut–Rafic Hariri International Airport

Tourism

Discover Lebanon: Mount Lebanon, Beirut, Aanjar, Byblos, Baalbek, Qadisha Valley & Cedars Forest, Lebanon outdoor adventure, historical and cultural tourism, and ecotourism. Destination Lebanon Destination Lebanon, the official visitors guide to outdoor adventure, historical and cultural tourism, and ecotourism in Lebanon. Downtown Beirut A content rich Beirut portal.

Education

American University of Beirut (AUB) Major university founded in 1866. Beirut Arab University (BAU) A private institution for higher education founded in 1960. Haigazian University Established in 1955 as a liberal arts institution of higher learning. Lebanese University (LU) Established in 1951, the Lebanese University has 16 faculties; it is the only public institution for higher learning in Lebanon. Lebanese American University An American institution chartered by the Board of Regents of the University of the State of New York. MUC The Matn University College of Technology (MUC) has campuses in Beirut and in Khalda.

Visa Process

NOTES FOR LEBANON TOURIST VISAS: Maximum Stay: 30 days Multiple entry will require invitation from Lebanon host TOURIST REQUIREMENTS FOR LEBANON VISAS: One completed Lebanon visa application One passport type photo Physical passport with 6 months validity beyond trip completion and one blank visa page Non-USA passport holders must provide a copy of green card or US Visa and I-94 One copy of flight itinerary

Additional Information

Climate: Mediterranean. Type: Parliamentary Republic. Independence: 22 November 1943. Natural resources: Limestone, iron ore, salt, water-surplus state in a water-deficit region, arable land. Agriculture products: Citrus, grapes, tomatoes, apples, vegetables, potatoes, olives, tobacco; sheep, goats. Industries: Banking, food processing, jewelry, cement, textiles, mineral and chemical products, wood and furniture products, oil refining, metal fabricating. Exports - commodities: jewelry, base metals, chemicals, consumer goods, fruit and vegetables, tobacco, construction minerals, electric power machinery and switchgear, textile fibers, paper Imports - commodities: petroleum products, cars, medicinal products, clothing, meat and live animals, consumer goods, paper, textile fabrics, tobacco, electrical machinery and equipment, chemicals

 

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