The flag of Lebanon is composed of three horizontal bands of red, white and red. The white band is twice the height of the red bands and bears a green Lebanese Cedar tree at its center.
About Lebanon
Lebanon is a country located in Asia, specifically in the Western Asia region. Its capital city is Beirut. With a population of 6,825,442, it ranks among the less populated countries in terms of population.
The country covers a total area of 10,452 km², making it a relatively small country in terms of land area. With a population density of 653.03 people per square kilometer, it is densely populated.
The official languages of Lebanon include Arabic and French.
The currency used in Lebanon is the Lebanese pound (ل.ل), .
Lebanon is a member of the United Nations.
In Lebanon, vehicles drive on the right side of the road.
The country operates in the UTC+02:00 time zone.
Lebanon shares its borders with 2 countries: Israel and Syria.
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Quick Facts
- Capital: Beirut
- Continent: Asia
- Native Name: لبنان
- Demonym: Lebanese
- Top Level Domain: .lb
- Calling Code: +961
- Independence: Independent country
- Start of Week: Monday
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