| Indicator | Value |
|---|---|
| ISO 3166 alpha-2 | LBISO 3166 [2024] |
| ISO 3166 alpha-3 | LBNISO 3166 [2024] |
| Capital | BeirutGeoNames [2024] |
| Continent | AsiaGeoNames [2024] |
| Common name | LebanonCIA World Factbook [2025] · 2026 archive |
| Official name | Lebanese RepublicCIA World Factbook [2025] · 2026 archive |
| Local name | LubnanCIA World Factbook [2025] · 2026 archive |
| Etymology | derives from the Semitic root lbn, meaning "white," and probably refers to the country's snow-capped mountainsCIA World Factbook [2025] · 2026 archive |
| Government type | Parliamentary democratic republicCIA World Factbook [2025] · 2026 archive |
| Independence | 22 November 1943 (from League of Nations mandate under French administration)CIA World Factbook [2025] · 2026 archive |
| National holiday | Independence Day, 22 November (1943)CIA World Factbook [2025] · 2026 archive |
| Head of state | Joseph AWN (Pres.)CIA World Leaders [2025] |
| Currency code (ISO 4217) | LBPISO 4217 Currency Codes [2026] |
| Currency | Lebanese PoundISO 4217 Currency Codes [2026] |
| Administrative subdivisions | 8ISO 3166-2 Subdivisions [2026] |
| Subdivision names | Al Biqā‘ / Al Janūb / An Nabaţīyah / Ash Shimāl / Bayrūt / B‘alabak-Al Hirmil / Jabal Lubnān / ‘AkkārISO 3166-2 Subdivisions [2026] |
| Historical overview | "Research completed December 1987". Supercedes the 1974 ed. of Area handbook for Lebanon, coauthored by Harvey H. Smith [et al.]. Includes bibliographic references (p. 245-261) and index. Also available in digital form.LoC FRD Country Studies [2026] |
| National symbols | cedar treeCIA World Factbook [2025] · 2026 archive |
| National anthem | title: "Kulluna lil-watan" (All of Us, For Our Country!); lyrics/music: Rachid NAKHLE/Wadih SABRA; history: adopted 1927CIA World Factbook [2025] · 2026 archive |
| National colors | red, white, greenCIA World Factbook [2025] · 2026 archive |
| Citizenship rules | citizenship by birth: no; citizenship by descent only: the father must be a citizen of Lebanon; dual citizenship recognized: yes; residency requirement for naturalization: unknownCIA World Factbook [2025] · 2026 archive |
derives from the Semitic root lbn, meaning "white," and probably refers to the country's snow-capped mountains
description: three horizontal bands consisting of red (top), white (middle, double-width), and red (bottom), with a green cedar tree centered on the white band meaning: red stands for blood shed for liberation, and white for peace, the snow of the mountains, and purity; the green cedar tree is the national symbol and represents eternity, steadiness, happiness, and prosperity
Source: CIA World Factbook (Historical Archive — final edition) · CC0 · Edition 2026-05
