| Republic of Lebanon al-Jumhouriya al-Lubnaniya
Location Middle East,
bordering the Mediterranean Sea
Bordered By Israel, Syria
Area 4,015 sq mi
(10,400 sq km)
Distance E-W 25-50 mi (40-80 km)
Distance N-S ~135 mi (217 km)
Highest Point Qurnat as Sawda, 10,115 ft
(3,083 m)
Lowest Point Mediterranean Sea, 0
ft (0 m)
Natural Resources limestone, iron ore,
salt, arable land
Nationality Lebanese
Population (July 2016) 6,237,738
Largest Cities Beirut, Tripoli
Ethnic Groups Arab, Armenian
Religions Muslim, Christian
Languages Arabic (official), French,
English, Armenian
Capital Beirut
Form of Government Republic
Present Constitution Adopted May 23,
1926
Charter of Lebanese National Reconciliation
October 1989
Chief of State President Michel Awn (since
October 31, 2016)
Head of Government Prime Minister Saad
al-Hariri (since December 18, 2016)
Cabinet Cabinet chosen by Prime Minister
in consultation with President and National Assembly
Legislature unicameral National Assembly
(Majlis Alnuwab)
Judiciary Courts of Cassation; Constitutional
Council; Supreme Court
Administrative Divisions 8 governorates
Currency Lebanese Pound
Per Capita Income $15,700
Industries banking, tourism, food
processing, jewelry, cement, textiles, mineral and
chemical products, wood and furniture products, oil
refining, metal fabricating
Agricultural Products citrus, grapes,
tomatoes, apples, vegetables, potatoes, olives, tobacco;
sheep, goats
Export Commodities authentic jewelry,
inorganic chemicals, miscellaneous consumer goods, fruit,
tobacco, construction minerals, electric power machinery
and switchgear, textile fibers, paper
Import Commodities petroleum, cars,
medicinal products, clothing, meat and live animals,
consumer goods, paper, textile fabrics, tobacco
Independence Achieved November 22,
1943
From League of Nations mandate under
French administration
National Holiday Independence Day,
November 22
Flag three horizontal stripes of red,
white, and red, with a green cedar tree (a traditional
symbol of Lebanon) centered in the white band
SEE ALSO
Israel
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