Lebanon: Meaning (information, definition, explanation, facts)

Alternate uses: see Lebanon (disambiguation)

The Lebanese Republic or Lebanon is a country in Southwest Asia, and in the Middle East, bordering the Mediterranean Sea. It is considered to be one of the fifteen lands that comprise the so-called "Cradle of Humanity". Lebanon is bordered by Syria and Israel. The border with Israel has been approved by the United Nations. In addition, Syria maintains an occupation army of over 26,000 troops in Lebanon.

الجمهوريّة البنانيّة
Al Jumhuriyah al Lubnaniyah

Coat of Arms (In Detail) (Full size)
National motto:
Official language	Arabic
Capital	Beirut
President	Émile Lahoud
Prime Minister	Rafiq Hariri
Area  - Total  - % water	Ranked 160th 10,452 km² 1.6%
Population  - Total (2003 E)  - Density	Ranked 123rd 3,727,703 358/km²
Independence	22 November 1943
Currency	Lebanese pound (LBP)
Time zone	UTC +2 (DST +3)
National anthem	Koullouna Lilouataan Lil Oula Lil Alam
Internet TLD	.LB
Calling Code	961

Geography and Location

Aerial map

History

Main article: History of Lebanon

Main article: Politics of Lebanon

Main article: Governorates of Lebanon

• Districts of Lebanon

Main article: Geography of Lebanon

• List of cities in Lebanon

Main article: Economy of Lebanon

Main article: Demographics of Lebanon

Main article: Culture of Lebanon

• Lebanon football
• Music of Lebanon

• Prominent Lebanese people
• Communications in Lebanon
• Counties of Lebanon
• Transportation in Lebanon
• Military of Lebanon
• Foreign relations of Lebanon
• Military action in Lebanon

• CIA World Factbook 2000 [1] and the 2002 U.S. Department of State website. Partially wikified.
• Encarta Lebanon profile