| Area Total | 10,400 sq km |
| Climate | Mediterranean; mild to cool, wet winters with hot, dry summers; the Lebanon Mountains experience heavy winter snows |
| Natural Resources | limestone, iron ore, salt, water-surplus state in a water-deficit region, arable land |
| Imports | China 10.2%, Italy 8.9%, Greece 7%, Germany 6.6%, US 6.3%, Turkey 4.5%, Egypt 4.2% (2017) – petroleum products, cars, medicinal products, clothing, meat and live animals, consumer goods, paper, textile fabrics, tobacco, electrical machinery and equipment, chemicals |
| Government | parliamentary republic |
| Capital | Beirut |
| Population | 6,100,075 (July 2018 est.) |
| Ethnicity | Arab 95%, Armenian 4%, other 1% |
| Language | Arabic (official), French, English, Armenian |
| Exports | China 13%, UAE 9.9%, South Africa 7.5%, Saudi Arabia 6.5%, Syria 6.5%, Iraq 5.8%, Turkey 4.6% (2017) – jewelry, base metals, chemicals, consumer goods, fruit and vegetables, tobacco, construction minerals, electric power machinery and switchgear, textile fibers, paper |
News about Lebanon
- Corrupted Media in Lebanon Assists Israeli Enemy against Resistance, Civilians and Infrastructureon November 5, 2025
Amid the ongoing Israeli war on Lebanon, which does not exclude any of the components of the nation, a group of media outlets find it suitable to provoke the enemy against the resistance, endangering civilians and national infrastructure. Michel Gabriel El Murr is the headmaster of this media group whose reports provide the enemy with ...
- Hamas armed wing says to hand over Gaza hostage body at 1900 GMTon November 5, 2025
NNA -nbsp;Hamas#39;s armed wing said it would hand over the remains of another hostage on Wednesday as required under the US-brokered ceasefire deal with Israel in Gaza. The Ezzedine al-Qassam Brigades quot;will hand over the body of an Israeli prisoner found in the Shujaiya neighborhood, east of Gaza City, at 9 PM Gaza timequot; (1900 GMT), the group said […]
- Hong Kong arrests 80 in one of its biggest crypto fraudson November 5, 2025
NNA -nbsp;Hong Kong police said Wednesday they have arrested dozens of suspects in connection with one of the city#39;s largest crypto fraud cases, the HK$1.6 billion ($206 million) JPEX cryptocurrency exchange scandal. Police have been investigating JPEX since September 2023 after the city#39;s securities regulator accused the platform of […]
- Intersections - The UK Film Festival in Lebanon launches its first edition in Beiruton November 5, 2025
NNA -nbsp;13ndash;19nbsp;Novembernbsp;2025 | Metropolisnbsp;Cinema, Mar Mikhael, Beirut Beirut welcomes a new landmark cultural event this November:nbsp;Intersections ndash; The UK Film Festival in Lebanon, a major collaboration between the British Council, the British Embassy in Beirut, and the Metropolis Cinema Association, supported by the UK […]
- Army chief discusses general situation with UN's Plasschaert, Canadian Ambassadoron November 5, 2025
NNA - Lebanon#39;s Army Commander, General Rodolphe Haykal, on Wednesday received the United Nations Special Coordinator for Lebanon, Jeanine Hennis-Plasschaert, at his office in Yarzeh. Maj,nbsp;Gen. Haykal also received Canadian Ambassador to Lebanon, Gregory Galligan, accompanied by the Canadian Military Attacheacute;, Lieutenant Colonel Jawad Al […]
- (Update) PM Salam broaches developments with UN's Plasschaert, meets Finance Minister and World Bank Group Executive Director, receives "Gathering of the People of the Southern Border Towns" delegationon November 5, 2025
NNA - Prime Minister, Dr. Nawaf Salam, on Wednesday received at the Grand Serail the United Nations Special Coordinator for Lebanon, Jeanine Hennis-Plasschaert, with whom he discussed the political situation and the latest developments in South Lebanon. Premier Salam also met at the Grand Serail with Finance Minister, Yassine Jaber, and the World Bank […]
- Minister Morcos receives former Lebanese Ambassador to Algeria, Libyan Ambassador to Syriaon November 5, 2025
NNA - Minister of Information, Attorneynbsp;Dr. Paul Morcos, on Wednesday received in his office at the ministry, former Lebanese Ambassador to Algeria, Mohammed Al-Hassan. Minister Morcos also received Libyan Ambassador to Syria, Walid Ammar, accompanied by the Director General of the Libyan Ministry of Justice, Ali Mohammed Al-shtewi, and Advisor Ziad […]
- Israeli Attacks on South Lebanon Continueon November 5, 2025
The Israeli enemy continued on Wednesday its violations of the Lebanese sovereignty and the ceasefire agreement which took effect on November 27, 2024, on the basis of the UN Security Council Resolution 1701. In this context, one citizen was martyred in a Zionist drone raid on a car on Burj Rahhal highway, South Lebanon. An ...
- Aoun discusses with Health Minister expansion of medical coverage and political developments, broaches key national issues with Baabda visitorson November 5, 2025
NNA - President of the Republic, Joseph Aoun, on Wednesday met with Minister of Public Health Dr. Rakan Nasreddine, who briefed him on the countryrsquo;s healthcare situation and the ministryrsquo;s efforts to expand medical and pharmaceutical coverage and update treatment protocols by over 400%. Discussions also touched on the current political situation […]
- Belgium calls emergency security meeting after drones disrupt Brussels Airporton November 5, 2025
NNA -nbsp;Belgium#39;s Prime Minister Bart De Wever on Wednesday called an emergency meeting of the National Security Council after multiple drones were spotted over Brussels Airport and two military air bases, forcing flight suspensions. Interior and Security Minister Bernard Quintin said the situation quot;requires a coordinated, national approach,quot; […]
- Shein store opening in Paris draws protesters, police and bargain hunterson November 5, 2025
NNA -nbsp;Protesters bearing quot;Shame on Sheinquot; placards gathered outside a Paris department store on Wednesday, hours before the opening of the online fast-fashion retailer#39;s first ever permanent shop amid fierce criticism of its low-cost business model. Dozens of shoppers also lined up outside the 19th-century BHV department store in the Marais […]
- Joint press release issued by Ministry of Information and UNESCO Regional Office in Beirut: Launch of National Media Campaign #Heik_Mnkammelon November 5, 2025
NNA -nbsp;The Ministry of Information and the UNESCO Regional Office in Beirut launched today the national media campaignnbsp;#Heik_Mnkammel. This campaign aims to inform the public about Lebanon#39;s new draft media law, currently under discussion in the Parliamentary Administration and Justice Committee and awaiting final approval by Parliament. The […]
- PM Salam broaches developments with UN's Plasschaert, meets Finance Minister and World Bank Group Executive Directoron November 5, 2025
NNA - Prime Minister, Dr. Nawaf Salam, on Wednesday received at the Grand Serail the United Nations Special Coordinator for Lebanon, Jeanine Hennis-Plasschaert, with whom he discussed the political situation and the latest developments in South Lebanon. Premier Salam also met at the Grand Serail with Finance Minister, Yassine Jaber, and the World Bank […]
- Hezbollah’s Narrative for 2024 War (Day 44): Resistance Strikes Deeper at Key Israeli Siteson November 5, 2025
On the first anniversary of 2024 Israeli ware on Lebanon, the Islamic Resistance Military Media started issuing an episodic documentary that highlights the various aspects of the Battle of the Formidable in Might. Hezbollah Military Media affirmed that the series would not be just a presentation of events, but a historical document. Through daily episodes, […]
- Berri, World Bank Executive Discuss Reconstruction Cooperationon November 5, 2025
NNA - Speaker of the Housenbsp;Nabih Berrinbsp;on Wednesday met atnbsp;Ain al-Tinehnbsp;headquarters withnbsp;Abdulaziz Al-Mulla, Executive Director at thenbsp;World Bank Group, in the presence ofnbsp;Finance Minister Yassine Jaber. Discussions focused on Lebanonrsquo;s overall situation and ongoingnbsp;cooperation programs between Lebanon and the World […]
- Macron asks Iran President for 'full release' of French nationals: Elyseeon November 5, 2025
NNA - French President Emmanuel Macron on Wednesday asked his Iranian counterpart Massoud Pezeshkian for the quot;full and complete releasequot; of a pair freed from an Iranian prison, the Elysee said. In a telephone conversation, the president welcomed the release from prison of Cecile Kohler and Jacques Paris quot;as a first stepquot; and called quot;for […]
- Raggi, Bulgarian Ambassador Discuss President Aoun’s Upcoming Visit to Sofiaon November 5, 2025
NNA - Minister of Foreign Affairs and Emigrants Youssef Raggi on Wednesday met with Bulgarian Ambassador Yasen Tomov to discuss preparations for President Joseph Aounrsquo;s forthcoming visit to Bulgaria and review key areas of bilateral cooperation. Minister Raggi thanked Bulgaria for its support in the ongoing investigation into the Beirut Port […]
- Bisat: Francophonie Economic Mission’s Return to Lebanon Marks Renewed Confidenceon November 5, 2025
NNA - Under the patronage of Prime Minister Nawaf Salam, represented by Minister of Economy and Trade Amer Bisat, the International Organization of La Francophoniersquo;s Economic Mission inaugurated its conference in Beirut. Bisat described the missionrsquo;s return as ldquo;a statement of confidence and a bridge toward shared prosperity,rdquo; outlining […]
- Aoun, Health Minister Discuss Expansion of Medical Coverage and Political Developmentson November 5, 2025
NNA - President of the Republic, Joseph Aoun, on Wednesday met with Minister of Public Health Dr. Rakan Nasreddine, who briefed him on the countryrsquo;s healthcare situation and the ministryrsquo;s efforts to expand medical and pharmaceutical coverage and update treatment protocols by over 400%. Discussions also touched on the current political situation […]
- One Killed, Another Injured in Israeli Airstrike on Burj Rahal–Abbassiyeh Roadon November 5, 2025
NNA - An Israeli airstrike targeting a car on Burj Rahalndash;Abbassiyeh highway left one person dead and another injured. The attack caused panic among students in nearby schools, particularly Martyr Mohammad Saad High School and Qadmus School, prompting parents to rush to the area to escort their children home amid scenes of fear and confusion. nbsp; […]
- Jumblatt Discusses Local, Regional Issues with Russian Ambassadoron November 5, 2025
NNA - Former Progressive Socialist Party leader Walid Jumblatt met with Russian Ambassador to Lebanon Alexander Rudakov to discuss political developments in Lebanon and the region. The meeting, attended by Halim Bou Fakhr Eddine, took place at Jumblattrsquo;s residence in Clemenceau. nbsp; =================R.H.
- AUB Hosts "Inherited Pain and the Voice of the Body: Fragility and Strength of Women in the Writings of Haneen Al-Sayegh"on November 5, 2025
NNA - The American University of Beirut (AUB) hosted a literary event titled quot;Inherited Pain and the Voice of the Body: Fragility and Strength of Women in the Writings of Haneen Al-Sayegh,quot; organized by the Sheikh Zayed Chair for Arabic and Islamic Studies at the university. The event featured Lebanese writer and poet Haneen Al-Sayegh in […]
- PM Salam to Attend Lebanon’s First Technology, AI Summiton November 5, 2025
NNA - The Ministry of State for Technology and Artificial Intelligence on Wednesday announced the launch of the ldquo;Lebanon Technology and AI Summitrdquo;, to be held for the first time in Lebanon under the patronage and in the presence of Prime Minister Dr. Nawaf Salam. The event will take place on Friday, November 7, from 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. at AVA […]
- First Coordination Meeting for South Lebanon Reconstruction Held in Msayleh: Government Must Be Committed to This National Dutyon November 4, 2025
Sponsored by the House Speaker Nabih Berri, the first coordination meeting for South Lebanon Reconstruction was held on Tuesday in Msayleh for the sake of launching the national project. The representative of Speaker Berri, MP Mohammad Khawaja, underscored the national aspect of the reconstruction project, affirming the role of the government and all the […]
- Israeli Barbarism against Lebanon Keeps Onon November 4, 2025
The Israeli enemy continued on Tuesday its violations of the Lebanese sovereignty and the ceasefire agreement which took effect on November 27, 2024, on the basis of the UN Security Council Resolution 1701. In this context, the Zionist occupation forces infiltrated the outskirts of Mays Al-Jabal border town, South Lebanon, blowing up a house. A ...
- Lebanon Speaker Berri: Unlike ‘Israel’, Hezbollah Fully Complied with Ceasefireon November 4, 2025
Lebanese Parliament Speaker Nabih Berri affirmed on Tuesday that Hezbollah resistance group fully complied with the ceasefire agreement with the Zionist entity, noting that ‘Israel’ had not done so. Speaking from his residence at Ain Al-Tineh during a meeting with a delegation from the Union of Islamic Radio and Television Networks, Berri wondered: […]
- Hezbollah’s Narrative for 2024 War (Day 43): Resistance Rains Missiles, Drones on Israelison November 4, 2025
On the first anniversary of 2024 Israeli ware on Lebanon, the Islamic Resistance Military Media started issuing an episodic documentary that highlights the various aspects of the Battle of the Formidable in Might. Hezbollah Military Media affirmed that the series would not be just a presentation of events, but a historical document. Through daily episodes, […]
- MP Fadlallah Underlines Lebanese Government Responsibilities in Protection and Reconstructionon November 3, 2025
Member of Loyalty to Resistance parliamentary bloc, Dr. Hasan Fadlallah said that the Israeli enemy is practicing a policy of maximum pressure through daily killings against citizens, especially in the south, and against civilian facilities. He added that the resistance is facing a military, security, political, financial, and media war led by the Israeli […]
- Israeli Attacks on South Lebanon Claim More Martyrson November 3, 2025
The Israeli enemy intensified on Monday its violation of the Lebanese sovereignty, carrying out deadly attacks on South Lebanon. Al-Manar’s correspondent reported that an enemy drone targeted a car in the town of Doueir in southern Lebanon this afternoon. Accordingly, the Lebanese Ministry of Public Health announced that one person was killed and seven […]
- Hezbollah’s Narrative for 2024 War (Day 42): Resistance Intensifies Missile Fire at Occupation Entityon November 3, 2025
On the first anniversary of 2024 Israeli ware on Lebanon, the Islamic Resistance Military Media started issuing an episodic documentary that highlights the various aspects of the Battle of the Formidable in Might. Hezbollah Military Media affirmed that the series would not be just a presentation of events, but a historical document. Through daily episodes, […]












