Capital of Lebanon: Beirut
The capital of Lebanon is Beirut. Lebanon sits in Asia, has a population of 5,489,739, and uses the LBP. Official languages include Arabic.
Quick facts
- Capital: Beirut
- Continent: Asia
- Population: ~5,489,739
- Area: 10,452 km²
- Population density: 525 people per km²
- Official language: Arabic
- Currency: LBP
- ISO code: LB
How big is Lebanon?
By population, Lebanon ranks 118th in the world, holding roughly 0.07% of all people on Earth. By land area it ranks 163rd.
Those two numbers rarely match, and the gap between them is the interesting part. Lebanon has 525 people per square kilometre, which is about 8.8 times the world average of 59.4. It is more crowded than its size alone would suggest.
Within Asia, Lebanon is the 36th most populous country of 48.
Countries of a similar size
The two countries closest to Lebanon in population are Norway (5,474,360) and Finland (5,540,745).
By land area, its closest counterparts are Kosovo (10,887 km²) and Jamaica (10,991 km²).
Comparisons like these are worth more than raw figures when you are trying to remember them. A number on its own is hard to hold; a number next to a country you already have a feel for is much easier.
Language and currency
Arabic is spoken officially in 25 countries in this dataset, including Algeria, Bahrain, Chad, Comoros and Djibouti, and 19 others.
Lebanon uses the LBP, and it is the only country that does, which makes the currency name a reliable one-to-one clue.
Lebanon in Asia
The largest countries by population sharing this continent are China, India, Indonesia and Pakistan.
If you are learning capitals region by region — far more effective than working alphabetically — Asia is the block Lebanon belongs to, and its neighbours are the ones worth learning alongside it.
Try the Country to Capital Quiz, or the harder reverse direction. There is also a full country profile for Lebanon and a page on the flag of Lebanon.
Frequently asked questions
What is the capital of Lebanon?
The capital of Lebanon is Beirut.
What is the population of Lebanon?
About 5,489,739, making it the 118th most populous country in the world.
How big is Lebanon?
10,452 square kilometres, ranking 163rd by land area, at a density of 525 people per square kilometre.
What currency does Lebanon use?
The LBP, which no other country uses.