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Brief Facts

Capital:
Beirut (2.6 million)
Population:
4.1 million
Languages:
Arabic (official); French; English; Armenian
Religions:
Muslim 59.7%; Christian 39%; Other 1.3%
Time Zone:
UTC/GMT +2 hours (+3 hours with Eastern European Summer Time)
International Dialling Code:
+961
Additional Facts
Location:
Middle East
Neighbouring Countries:
Israel, Cyprus, Syria
Birth Rate:
15.10 per 1000
Death Rate:
6.46 per 1000
Life Expectancy at birth:
74.79 years (male 73.28; female 76.36)
Literacy:
87.4% (male 93.1%; female 82.2%)
Government Type:
Republic
Climate:
Mediterranean; mild to cool, wet winters with hot, dry summers; heavy winter snows in the mountains
Currency:
Lebanese Pound (LBP)
Basic Facts Only




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This page was last updated: 15/11/10
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