ASIA
🇱🇧 Lebanon
Level 4 — Do Not Travel
Advisory Level
Level 4
Exchange Rate
1 USD = 89,500.00 LBP
Health Alerts
0
Last Updated
Feb 23, 2026
About Lebanon
Lebanon, officially the Lebanese Republic, is a country in the Levant region of West Asia. Situated at the crossroads of the Mediterranean Basin and the Arabian Peninsula, it is bordered by Syria to the north and east, Israel to the south, and the Mediterranean Sea to the west; Cyprus lies a short distance from the coastline. Lebanon has a population of more than five million and an area of 10,452 square kilometres (4,036 sq mi). Beirut is the country's capital and largest city.
Source: WikipediaAt a Glance
Capital
Beirut
Population
5.5 million
Area
10,452 km²
Language
Arabic
Currency
Lebanese pound
Travel Advisory
Level 4
Do Not Travel
Do not travel due to life-threatening risks. U.S. citizens should depart immediately if safe to do so.
Currency & Economy
- Currency
- Lebanese pound (LBP)
- Exchange Rate
- 1 USD = 89,500.00 LBP
Visa Fee Estimate
$185 USD
16,557,500 LBP
Based on current Treasury exchange rate
Development
- Life Expectancy
- 77.8 years
Geography & Practical Details
- Region
- Asia
- Capital
- Beirut
- Area
- 10,452 km²
- Population
- 5,490,000
- Timezone
- UTC+02:00
- Languages
- Arabic, French
- Calling Code
- +961
- Drives On
- Right
- ISO Code
- LB