Lebanon

• Full name: The Lebanese Republic
• Population: 4.3 million (2012)
• Capital: Beirut
• Area: 10,452 sq km (4,036 sq miles)
• Major language: Arabic
• Major religions: Islam, Christianity
• Life expectancy: 71 years (men), 75 years (women) 
• Monetary unit: 1 Lebanese pound (or lira) = 100 piastres
• Main exports: Foodstuffs and tobacco
• GNI per capita: US $9,140 (2011)
• Internet domain: .lb

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