Capital of Lebanon: Beirut — Facts & 5-Question Quiz
The capital of Lebanon is Beirut. Lebanon sits in Asia, has a population of 5,489,739, and uses the LBP. Official languages include Arabic.
Quick facts
- Capital: Beirut
- Continent: Asia
- Population: ~5,489,739
- Area: 10,452 km²
- Population density: 525 people per km²
- Official language: Arabic
- Currency: LBP
- ISO code: LB
How big is Lebanon?
By population, Lebanon ranks 118th in the world, holding roughly 0.07% of all people on Earth. By land area it ranks 163rd.
Those two numbers rarely match, and the gap between them is the interesting part. Lebanon has 525 people per square kilometre, which is about 8.8 times the world average of 59.4. It is more crowded than its size alone would suggest.
Within Asia, Lebanon is the 36th most populous country of 48.
Countries of a similar size
The two countries closest to Lebanon in population are Norway (5,474,360) and Finland (5,540,745).
By land area, its closest counterparts are Kosovo (10,887 km²) and Jamaica (10,991 km²).
Comparisons like these are worth more than raw figures when you are trying to remember them. A number on its own is hard to hold; a number next to a country you already have a feel for is much easier.
Language and currency
Arabic is spoken officially in 25 countries in this dataset, including Algeria, Bahrain, Chad, Comoros and Djibouti, and 19 others.
Lebanon uses the LBP, and it is the only country that does, which makes the currency name a reliable one-to-one clue.
How to remember Lebanon
Beirut sits on a peninsula halfway along Lebanon's Mediterranean coast, and people have lived there for more than 5,000 years. For the flag, just look for the tree: Lebanon is the country with a cedar in the middle.
The flag of Lebanon: red, white and green
🇱🇧 The flag is a red stripe at the top and bottom, with a wider white stripe in the middle holding a green cedar tree. Red stands for the blood shed for liberation, and white for peace, purity and the snow on the mountains. The cedar is Lebanon's national symbol and stands for eternity, steadiness, happiness and prosperity.
Region and neighbours
Lebanon is a small country in the Levant region of West Asia, on the eastern shore of the Mediterranean Sea. It shares land borders with 2 countries: Syria and Israel.
Three facts about Lebanon
- Byblos has had people living in it continuously since about 5000 BC, which makes it one of the oldest cities in the world. It is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
- The ancient Phoenicians of this coast are credited with the oldest known alphabet, which inspired the Greek and later the Latin alphabet.
- Jeita Grotto, a cave system in Lebanon, holds the world's largest known stalactite.
Sources: Wikipedia: Lebanon, Wikipedia: Flag of Lebanon, Wikipedia: Beirut, Wikipedia: Byblos, Wikipedia: Jeita Grotto, CIA World Factbook.
Quiz yourself on Lebanon
- Asian capitals quiz — match Lebanon to Beirut
- Asian flags quiz — spot the Lebanon flag among its neighbours
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Lebanon is also in the Middle East capitals quiz.
Lebanon in Asia
The largest countries by population sharing this continent are China, India, Indonesia and Pakistan.
If you are learning capitals region by region — far more effective than working alphabetically — Asia is the block Lebanon belongs to, and its neighbours are the ones worth learning alongside it.
Try the Country to Capital Quiz, or the harder reverse direction. There is also a full country profile for Lebanon.
Frequently asked questions
What is the capital of Lebanon?
The capital of Lebanon is Beirut.
What is the population of Lebanon?
About 5,489,739, making it the 118th most populous country in the world.
How big is Lebanon?
10,452 square kilometres, ranking 163rd by land area, at a density of 525 people per square kilometre.
What currency does Lebanon use?
The LBP, which no other country uses.
What are the colours of the Lebanon flag?
The flag of Lebanon is a red stripe at the top and bottom, with a wider white stripe in the middle holding a green cedar tree. Red stands for the blood shed for liberation, and white for peace, purity and the snow on the mountains. The cedar is Lebanon's national symbol and stands for eternity, steadiness, happiness and prosperity.
Which countries border Lebanon?
Lebanon shares land borders with Syria and Israel.
How can I remember the capital of Lebanon?
Beirut sits on a peninsula halfway along Lebanon's Mediterranean coast, and people have lived there for more than 5,000 years. For the flag, just look for the tree: Lebanon is the country with a cedar in the middle.
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