Lebanon: capital, population, borders and facts
Lebanon is a country in Asia. Its capital city is Beirut. Lebanon shares a land border with 2 countries: Israel and Syria.
| Capital city | Beirut |
|---|---|
| Continent | Asia |
| Land neighbours | 2: Israel, Syria |
| Coastline | Yes. It is not landlocked. |
Outline of Lebanon
Frequently asked questions
What is the capital of Lebanon?
The capital of Lebanon is Beirut.
Which countries border Lebanon?
Lebanon borders Israel and Syria.
Is Lebanon landlocked?
No, Lebanon is not landlocked.
Travel basics for Lebanon
In Lebanon, traffic drives on the right, plug type C and emergency number police 112, ambulance 140, fire 175. See plug type, voltage, driving side, emergency number, calling code and currency on the Lebanon travel basics page.
Put what you know about Lebanon to the test
Facts stick better when you use them. New puzzles appear every day, and these games use this kind of fact:
- Capital: the capital of Lebanon is Beirut. Test yourself on capitals in Capital Hunt or the capital cities quiz.
- Shape: do you recognise the outline above? Try the country outline quiz or Outline.
- Flag: Flags are one of the quickest things to learn. Try Guess the Flag.
- Borders: Lebanon has 2 land neighbours. Name a country's neighbours against the clock in Neighbour Rush, or find the shortest land route between two countries in Border Run.
- Population: Compare country sizes in Population Match or Population Showdown.
- Everything at once: work out a hidden country from six clues in Mystery Country, or browse all geography games.
More countries in Asia
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