Lebanon Guide

Country Facts

  • Full name: The Lebanese Republic
  • Population: 4.2 million (UN, 2009)
  • Capital: Beirut
  • Area: 10,452 sq km (4,036 sq miles)
  • Major language: Arabic
  • Major religions: Islam, Christianity
  • Life expectancy: 70 years (men), 74 years (women) (UN)
  • Monetary unit: 1 Lebanese pound (or lira) = 100 piastres
  • Main exports: Foodstuffs and tobacco
  • GNI per capita: US $6,350 (World Bank, 2008)
  • Internet domain: .lb
  • International dialling code: +961

Climatological Information

Month Mean Total Precipitation (mm)
Jan 190.9
Feb 133.4
Mar 110.8
Apr 46.3
May 15.0
Jun 1.5
Jul 0.3
Aug 0.4
Sep 2.3
Oct 60.2
Nov 100.6
Dec 163.8