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Lebanon
Also Known As Lebanese Republic
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Lebanon, officially the Lebanese Republic, is a country in the Levant region of West Asia, bordered by Syria, Israel and the Mediterranean Sea. It gained independence from Free French administration on 22 November 1943. After decades as a financial and cultural hub, Lebanon endured a civil war from 1975 to 1990 and subsequent foreign occupations. Its capital is Beirut.
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Population2024 estimate. Lebanon has not held a census since 1932, so population figures are treated with caution; other tabulations report Lebanon's population somewhat higher. Population Estimate Year Area (sq km) Independence or Founding YearLebanon gained independence from Free French administration on 22 November 1943. Cross-Tradition Connections
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1. Lebanon (Wikipedia)
1. Lebanon (Wikipedia)
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Beirut
1. Lebanon (Wikipedia)
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10,452 km2 (4,036 sq mi)
1. Lebanon (Wikipedia)
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2024 estimate 5,364,482 (117th)
1. Lebanon (Wikipedia)
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Lebanon gained independence from Free France on 22 November 1943.
1. Lebanon (Wikipedia)
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Lebanon is a country in the Levant region of West Asia, bordered by Syria to the north and east, Israel to the south, and the Mediterranean Sea to the west.
Beirut (Wikipedia)
Beirut (Wikipedia)
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Beirut is the capital and largest city of Lebanon.
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