What is the Capital of Lebanon?
Facts last checked 9 October 2026.
The capital city of Lebanon is Beirut. Lebanon is located in Western Asia, Asia, with a population of 5,490,000. The official currency is the Lebanese pound and the primary language spoken is Arabic.
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Beirut at a glance
| Capital city | Beirut |
|---|---|
| Country | Lebanon (Lebanese Republic) |
| Region | Western Asia, Asia |
| Country population | 5,490,000 (118th largest on this site) |
| Standard time | UTC+02:00 |
| Currency | Lebanese pound (LBP) |
| Calling code | +961 |
| Emergency number | 112 (works on most mobile networks worldwide) |
| Driving side | Right |
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Lebanon in context
- Lebanon covers 10,452 km², making it the 162nd largest of the 196 countries on this site.
- Its population density of about 525 people per km² ranks 15th of 196 (1st = most crowded).
- It shares a land border with 2 countries: Israel, Syria.
- With 5,490,000 people, Lebanon holds about 1.8% of the population of Western Asia.
- That is roughly 0.1% of the Asia total counted on this site.
- With 2 official languages, Lebanon has more than most countries on this site.
- Traffic drives on the right, and calendars start the week on Monday.
- Lebanon is a member state of the United Nations.
Capital of Lebanon — FAQ
What is the capital of Lebanon?
The capital of Lebanon is Beirut.
Is Beirut the largest city in Lebanon?
Yes — Beirut is both the capital and the largest city of Lebanon.
What country is Beirut in?
Beirut is the capital city of Lebanon.
What continent is Beirut in?
Beirut, the capital of Lebanon, is located in Asia.
Is Beirut the capital of Lebanon?
Yes — Beirut is the capital of Lebanon (official name: Lebanese Republic).
Beirut is the capital of which country?
Beirut is the capital of Lebanon, in Western Asia.
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