Lebanon Capitals

When Lebanon gained independence in 1943, Beirut was the largest city in the country. It therefore became the headquarters. Beirut is located on peninsula which extends towards the Mediterranean Sea. The city is 58 miles from the border of Lebanon and Israel. The city has a strategic location between two hills.

Beirut has been inhabited by humans for thousands of years. The modern day population of Beirut is estimated at 2.2 million, including its metropolitan areas. However, this number is an estimate, as an official census has not been taken in Lebanon since the year 1932.

Beirut is a city filled with tourist attractions. The city is home to ancient structures, fascinating physical features, and has a strategic geographic location. As one of the oldest cities on the globe, Lebanon’s capital is recognized as a historical site and is a popular destination for scholars.

Beirut's climate is classified as a hot summer Mediterranean climate. The Mediterranean climate is characterized by mild days and nights. During the autumn season the weather is warm while the winter is mild and rainy. The summer is virtually rainless. The hottest times of the year are in August when days reach 30 degrees Celsius. January as the coldest moth has an average of 11 degrees centigrade. It rains most frequently in spring and autumn.

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Published on 2019-11-06


Capital	Beirut
Languages	Arabic (official), French, English, Armenian
Ethnic Groups	Arab 95%, Armenian 4%, other 1%
Religion	Muslim 54% (27% Sunni, 27% Shia), Christian 40.5% (includes 21% Maronite Catholic, 8% Greek Orthodox, 5% Greek Catholic, 6.5% other Christian), Druze 5.6%, very small numbers of Jews, Baha'is, Buddhists, Hindus, and Mormons
Government	Parliamentary republic
Independance	22 November 1943 (from League of Nations mandate under French administration)
Area	10,400.00 km²
Water Area	170.00 km²
Land Area	10,230.00 km²
Population	6,237,738.00 The majority of the people live on or near the Mediterranean coast, and of these most live in and around the capital, Beirut; favorable growing conditions in the Bekaa Valley, on the southeastern side of the Lebanon Mountains, have attracted farmers and thus the area exhibits a smaller population density
Location	Middle East, bordering the Mediterranean Sea, between Israel and Syria
No. Bordering Countries	2
Bordering Countries	Israel 81 km, Syria 403 km
GDP(PPP)	$85,160,000,000.00 (USD)
GDP (Per Capita)	$18,500.00 (USD)
Export Partners	Its major export partners are Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, and Iraq.
Export Commodities	Its main exports are jewelry, base metals, chemicals, and consumer goods.
Import Partners	Its major import partners are China, Italy, and Germany.
Import Commodities	Its major imports include petroleum products, cars, medicinal products, clothing, and meat.
Climate	Mediterranean; mild to cool, wet winters with hot, dry summers; the Lebanon Mountains experience heavy winter snows
Terrain	Narrow coastal plain; El Beqaa (Bekaa Valley) separates Lebanon and Anti-Lebanon Mountains
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