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Lebanon is a country in Asia. Its capital city is Beirut. It has a population of around 6,848,925 people. The main language is Arabic and the official currency is the Lebanese pound. It shares land borders with 2 countries.
Lebanon is a country in Asia. Its capital is Beirut. It has a population of 6,848,925, bordering 2 countries. The official language is Arabic. The official currency is the Lebanese pound. Where is Lebanon?
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Lebanon at a glance
Capital Beirut
Population 6.8M
Currency Lebanese pound
Language Arabic
Continent Asia
Coastline Yes The flag of Lebanon This is the national flag of Lebanon. Learn to spot it in a timed challenge — see a flag, pick the country, beat the clock.
Play Guess the Flag → Frequently asked questions about Lebanon What is the capital of Lebanon? The capital of Lebanon is Beirut.
What continent is Lebanon in? Lebanon is located in Asia.
What is the population of Lebanon? Lebanon has a population of approximately 6,848,925 people.
What is the currency of Lebanon? The official currency of Lebanon is the Lebanese pound.
What language is spoken in Lebanon? The main language spoken in Lebanon is Arabic.
What is the flag of Lebanon? Lebanon's national flag is shown on this page. You can see the flag design and test your recognition in the DodoThinks flag quiz.
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