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Lebanon

Also Known As Lebanese Republic
Western Asia

Lebanon, officially the Lebanese Republic, is a country in the Levant region of West Asia, bordered by Syria, Israel and the Mediterranean Sea. It gained independence from Free French administration on 22 November 1943. After decades as a financial and cultural hub, Lebanon endured a civil war from 1975 to 1990 and subsequent foreign occupations. Its capital is Beirut. This description is adapted from Wikipedia contributors under CC BY-SA 4.0; changes were made. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/

Facts
Capital
Beirut 2
Population
5,364,482 2
2024 estimate. Lebanon has not held a census since 1932, so population figures are treated with caution; other tabulations report Lebanon's population somewhat higher.
Population Estimate Year
2024 2
Area (sq km)
10,452 2
Independence or Founding Year
1943 2
Lebanon gained independence from Free French administration on 22 November 1943.
Classification
Sovereignty Status
UN Member State 1
Lebanon

Cities

Aley

Lebanon

Baalbek

Lebanon

Beirut

Lebanon

Berytus

Lebanon

Byblos

Lebanon

Jounieh

Lebanon

Marjayoun

Lebanon

Nabatieh

Lebanon

Sidon

Lebanon

Tripoli, Lebanon

Lebanon

Tyre, Lebanon

Lebanon

Zahle

Lebanon
Connections

Associated With

Beirut, Cities

Beirut is Lebanon's capital.

Source Beirut (Wikipedia)
The Levant, Regions

Has Capital

Beirut, Cities

Beirut is Lebanon's capital.

Source Beirut (Wikipedia)
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Sources
1. Member States of the United Nations (Wikipedia)
Wikimedia FoundationIntroduction
Quote, Introduction
The United Nations comprise 193 sovereign states and the world's largest intergovernmental organization.
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2. Lebanon (Wikipedia)
Wikimedia Foundation
  • Infobox
    Lebanese Republic
  • Infobox, capital
    Beirut
  • Infobox, area
    10,452 km2 (4,036 sq mi)
  • Demographics section, 2024
    2024 estimate 5,364,482 (117th)
  • History section, independence
    Lebanon gained independence from Free France on 22 November 1943.
  • Introduction
    Lebanon is a country in the Levant region of West Asia, bordered by Syria to the north and east, Israel to the south, and the Mediterranean Sea to the west.
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Beirut (Wikipedia)
Wikimedia Foundation
  • Associated With: Beirut, Lead section
  • Has Capital: Beirut, Lead section, capital fact
    Beirut is the capital and largest city of Lebanon.
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