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Lebanon

Alternate uses: see Lebanon (disambiguation)
The Lebanese Republic or Lebanon is a country in the Middle East, bordering the Mediterranean Sea.

'''الجمهوريّة البنانيّة
Al Jumhuriyah al Lubnaniyah'''
Coat of Arms
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National motto:
Official language Arabic
Capital Beirut
PresidentEmile Lahud
Prime MinisterRafiq Hariri
Area
 - Total
 - % water
Ranked 160th
10,400 km˛
1.6%
Population
 - Total (2003 E)
 - Density
Ranked 123rd
3,727,703
358/km˛
Independence 22 November 1943
Currency Lebanese pound (LBP)
Time zone UTC +2 (DST +3)
National anthem Koullouna Lilouataan Lil
Oula Lil Alam
Internet TLD .LB
Calling Code961

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