Lebanon, officially known as the Lebanese Republic, is located in Western Asia with a population of 5,882,562 and 1.125 million registered Syrian refugees. Lebanon shared borders with Syria to the North and Israel to the south. Lebanon gained independence in 1943 when Germany occupied France. With a parliamentary democracy, Lebanon represents 18 official religious group with specific government positions relegated for specific religious denominations. The President must be a Maronite Christian and Prime Minister, a Sunni Muslim.


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General Information
Official Name: 
Lebanese Republic, الجمهورية اللبنانية (Al-Jumhūrīyah Al-Loubnānīyah)
Capitol: 
Beirut
Population: 
5,882,562
Languages: 
Arabic, French, English, Armenian
Geographic Region: 
Asia
Western Asia
Geographic Size (km sq): 
10,452
Year of UN Membership: 
1945
Year of Present State Formation: 
1926
Current UN Representative: 
Nawaf Salam
Online Profiles
CIA World Factbook Country Profile: Lebanon
BBC Country Profile: Lebanon
U.S. Department of State Country Profile: Lebanon
U.S. Library of Congress Country Profile: Lebanon
Law Library of Congress Country Profile: Lebanon
Canada Department of Foreign Affairs and International Trade County Profile: Lebanon
Australia Department of Foreign Affairs Countries, Economies and Regions: Lebanon
National Geographic Country Profile: Lebanon
Lonely Planet Country Profile: Lebanon
Key Statistics & Indicators
Gross Domestic Product (GDP, Nominal): 
$77.484 Billion
Per Capita Income (PPP Adjusted): 
$17,390 (CID)
GDP Growth: 
1.60 (%)
Human Development Index (HDI): 
0.77
Unemployment: 
6.60%
Economic Grouping: 
Developing Country
History
Library of Congress A Country Study: Lebanon
Lebanon Country Guide Washington Post
BBC Lebanon Country Profile
Permanent Mission of Lebanon to the United Nations
International Relations
UN Voting Blocs & Caucuses: 
Group of 77 (G-77)
Non-Aligned Movement (NAM)
Islamic Group
Arab Group
Asian Group
Major International & Regional Organizations: 
ABEDA: Arab Bank for Economic Development in Africa
AFESD: Arab Fund for Economic and Social Development
AMF: Arab Monetary Fund
CAEU: Council of Arab Economic Unity
G-24
ICC: International Chamber of Commerce
ICRM: International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement
IDB: Islamic Development Bank
IFRCS: International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies
IMSO: International Mobile Satellite Organization
Interpol: International Criminal Police Organization
IOC: International Olympic Committee
IPU: Inter-Parliamentary Union
ISO: International Organization for Standardization
ITSO: International Telecommunications Satellite Organization
LAS/AL: League of Arab States, aka Arab League
OAS: Organization of American States
OIC: Organization of Islamic Cooperation
OIF: Organisation internationale de la Francophonie
PCA: Permanent Court of Arbitration
WCO: World Customs Organization
WFTU: World Federation of Trade Unions
UN Specialized Agencies & Organizations: 
CTBTO: Commission for the Comprehensive Nuclear-Test-Ban Treaty Organization
FAO: Food and Agriculture Organization of the UN
IAEA: International Atomic Energy Agency
IBRD: International Bank for Reconstruction and Development
ICAO: International Civil Aviation Organization
ICSID: International Centre for Settlement of Investment Disputes
IDA: International Development Association
IFAD: International Fund for Agricultural Development
IFC: International Finance Corporation
ILO: International Labor Organization
IMF: International Monetary Fund
IMO: International Maritime Organization
ITU: International Telecommunications Union
MIGA: Multilateral Investment Guarantee Agency
OPCW: Organisation for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons
UNESCO: United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization
UNIDO: United Nations Industrial Development Organization
UNWTO: United Nations World Tourism Organization
UPU: Universal Postal Union
WBG: World Bank Group
WHO: World Health Organization
WIPO: World Intellectual Property Organization
WMO: World Meteorological Organization
WTO: World Trade Organization
Bilateral Relations
Security Council: 
U.S. Department of State Fact Sheets: US-Lebanon Bilateral Relations
U.K. Gov.UK Worldwide Activities: UK-Lebanon Bilateral Relations
French Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Development: France-Lebanon Bilateral Relations
P.R. of China Ministry of Foreign Affairs: China-Lebanon Bilateral Relations
Russian Federation Ministry of Foreign Affairs: News, Statements, Speeches and Documents
Asia (E/S/SE): 
Japan-Lebanon Bilateral Relations: Japan Ministry of Foreign Affairs
South Korea-Lebanon Bilateral Relations: Republic of Korea Ministry of Foreign Affairs
India-Lebanon Bilateral Relations: Government of India Ministry of External Affairs Briefs
Vietnam-Lebanon Bilateral Relations: Viet Nam Ministry of Foreign Affairs
Africa & Middle East: 
Turkey-Lebanon Bilateral Relations: Republic of Turkey Ministry of Foreign Affairs
Armenia-Lebanon Bilateral Relations: Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Armenia
Egypt-Lebanon Bilateral Relations: Arab Republic of Egypt Ministry of Foreign Affairs
South Africa-Lebanon Bilateral Relations: South Africa International Relations & Cooperation
European Union: 
EU-Lebanon Relations: E.U. External Action, European Union Around the Globe
Germany-Lebanon Relations: Federal Foreign Office of Germany
Netherlands-Lebanon Relations: Government of the Netherlands International Relations
Finland-Lebanon Bilateral Relations: Finland Ministry for Foreign Affairs
Greece-Lebanon Bilateral Relations: Hellenic Republic Ministry of Foreign Affairs
Western (Non-EU): 
Canada-Lebanon Bilateral Relations: Government of Canada International Gateway, Offices & Embassies
Australia-Lebanon Bilateral Relations: Australia Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade Country Briefs
New Zealand-Lebanon Bilateral Relations: New Zealand Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade
Switzerland-Lebanon Bilateral Relations: Swiss Confederation Federal Department of Foreign Affairs
Monaco-Lebanon Bilateral Relations: Principauté de Monaco, Monaco Worldwide
Latin America & Caribbean : 
Cuba-Lebanon Bilateral Relations: Cuba MinRex, Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Cuba
Brazil-Lebanon Bilateral Relations: Brasil Ministério das Relações Exteriores (in Portuguese)
United Nations Data
UN Data on Lebanon
Lebanon Millenium Development Goals Report
Post 2015 National Consultations Report – The Lebanon We Want
Human Development Report
News Sources
BBC News Country Media Profile: Lebanon
The Guardian World News Stories: Lebanon
New York Times Countries & Regions News: Lebanon
The Economist Topics Index: Lebanon
World News Report: Lebanon
Topix Real Time News and Updates: Lebanon
ABYZ Newspapers and Media Guide: Lebanon
Government Sources
Permanent Mission of Lebanon to the United Nations
The Government of Lebanon
Presidency of the Republic of Lebanon
UN Mission
Permanent Mission of Lebanon to the United Nations
866 United Nations Plaza, Room 531-533
New York, NY 10017
(212) 355-5460
(212) 838-2819/6756
contact@lebanonun.org

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