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Lebanon

Lebanese Republic

Last reviewed: September 2, 2026

Lebanon is listed in Western Asia, within Asia. Its capital is Beirut. This page brings together the most commonly needed identifiers and geography facts in one place, with links to related reference lists.

CapitalBeirut
RegionAsia
ISO alpha-2LB
ISO alpha-3LBN
Currency code(s)LBP
Language code(s)ar, fr
Calling code(s)+961
Country-code TLD.lb
Area10,452 km²

Where is Lebanon?

For broad geographic classification, Lebanon is grouped under Asia and the subregion Western Asia. Regional labels can vary between statistical and geographic organizations, so this site uses one consistent classification for browsing rather than claiming there is only one valid convention.

What are the country codes for Lebanon?

The ISO-style two-letter code shown on this page is LB, while the three-letter code is LBN. Two-letter codes are especially common in software, forms and country-code domains; three-letter codes are useful where a more recognizable abbreviation is preferred. See our country code guide for context.

Borders and nearby geography

Lebanon has the following land-border entries in our source dataset: Israel, Syria. Island states and countries without a land frontier may show no land borders even though they have maritime neighbors.

About this data: Some fields can change faster than names and ISO identifiers. Use this page for general reference and consult the relevant national statistics office or international authority for decisions that depend on a current figure.