• Capital: Beirut
• Currency: Lebanese Pound (LBP)
• Political System: Parliamentary democracy with a confessionalist system, dividing political power among religious groups.
• Serving Prime Minister: Najib Mikati
• Independence: 22^nd November 1943, from French mandate rule.
• Bordered By: Syria to the north and east and Israel to the south.
• Port of Aqaba is the only seaport in Jordan and the main gateway for maritime trade.
• International Organizations Membership
  • United Nations (UN)
  • Arab League
  • Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC)
  • Non-Aligned Movement (NAM)
  • Union for the Mediterranean
• Israel-Lebanon Relations
  • Historical Conflict: The relationship has been marked by wars and military confrontations, including the Arab-Israel 1948 War and the 2006 Lebanon War.
  • Hezbollah: The Shiite militant group, backed by Iran, opposes Israel and has engaged in various military conflicts with Israeli forces.
  • Border Disputes: Disagreements over territory, including the Shebaa Farms area, complicate diplomatic relations.
  • Lack of Peace Treaty: No formal peace agreement exists between the two nations, contributing to ongoing tensions.
  • Regional Impact: The conflict affects broader Middle Eastern geopolitics and security dynamics.

Map of Lebanon (to scale)