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Country Name:

Lebanon
 

Geographical Area:

10,452 sq km
 

Population:

4.2 million (World Bank, 2009)
 

Capital City:

Beirut
 

People:

Arabs, Kurds and Armenians
 

Language :

The official language is Arabic, however French and English are widely spoken
 

Religion:

Islam and Christianity are the main religions
 

Government Type:

Republic
 

Independence:

22 November 1943
 

National Holiday:

Independence Day, 22 November (1943)
 

Visas:

All nationalities need a valid visa upon entering Lebanon
 

Health Risks:

Vaccinations recommended for polio, tetanus and typhoid
 

Time Zone:

GMT/UTC + 2 hours
 

Currency:

Lebanese Pound (L£)
 

Weights & Measures:

Metric
 

National Airport:

Beirut Intl. (BEY), Beirut

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