Lebanon is a country in Western Asia, on the eastern shore of the Mediterranean Sea. It is bordered by Syria to the north and east, and Israel to the south.

Area

Total 10,452 km2 (166th)
Water (%) 1.6

Population

2009 estimate 4,224,000 (124th)
Density 404/km2 (25th)
1,046/sq mi

Currency: Lebanese pound (LBP)

Time zone

EET (UTC+2)
Summer (DST) EEST (UTC+3)

Drives on the right


Internet TLD: .lb

Calling code: 961