Lebanon: flag, capital, currency and history
Lebanon, officially the Lebanese Republic, is a country in Western Asia, Asia. Its capital is Beirut. The currency is the Lebanese pound. Languages spoken include Arabic and French.
Quick facts about Lebanon
- Official name
- Lebanese Republic
- Capital
- Beirut
- Region
- Asia, Western Asia
- Currency
- Lebanese pound (LBP, ل.ل)
- Languages
- Arabic, French
- Calling code
- +961
- Internet domain
- .lb
- Area
- 10,452 km² (4,036 sq mi)
- Demonym
- Lebanese
- National day
- Independence Day, November 22
Flag of Lebanon
Download the flag of Lebanon as a scalable SVG or as a PNG in three sizes. The flag emoji is 🇱🇧.
History of Lebanon
The coastal Lebanese region was the heartland of the Phoenician city-states, including Byblos, Sidon and Tyre. It later passed through Persian, Greek and Roman rule, and then Arab and Ottoman control, the Ottomans taking it in 1516. After the First World War, France received a mandate over the area, and Greater Lebanon was proclaimed in 1920. Lebanon declared independence in 1943, and French troops left in 1946. A civil war lasted from 1975 to 1990, ending with the Taif Agreement. Lebanon is a parliamentary republic with power shared among religious communities.
Key dates
- c. 1200 BCPhoenician city-states such as Byblos, Sidon and Tyre flourish on the Lebanese coast.
- 1516The Ottoman Empire conquers the region.
- 1920France, holding a League of Nations mandate, proclaims Greater Lebanon.
- 1943Lebanon's independence is declared and an unwritten National Pact divides power among communities.
- 1946The last French troops leave Lebanon.
- 1975The Lebanese Civil War begins.
- 1989The Taif Agreement is concluded, paving the way for the end of the civil war in 1990.
A short overview, not a full history. Dates are given for well-documented events only.
Currency of Lebanon
Lebanon uses the Lebanese pound (LBP, ل.ل). Use our free currency converter to check exchange rates.
Frequently asked questions
What is the capital of Lebanon?
The capital of Lebanon is Beirut.
What currency does Lebanon use?
Lebanon uses the Lebanese pound (LBP, symbol ل.ل).
What languages are spoken in Lebanon?
Languages used in Lebanon include Arabic and French.
What is the calling code of Lebanon?
The international calling code of Lebanon is +961. Its internet domain is .lb.
Which countries border Lebanon?
Lebanon shares land borders with Israel and Syria.
On which continent is Lebanon?
Lebanon is in Asia, in the region of Western Asia.
What is the national day of Lebanon?
Lebanon marks Independence Day on November 22.
Neighbours of Lebanon
More countries in Western Asia
Country data from the open mledoze/countries dataset (ODbL), with corrections. Flags from flag-icons (MIT).