Presentation of Lebanon : Geography

Country's official name :

Lebanon

Capital:

Beirut

Population of main cities (including suburbs):

Beirut (1,380,000) ; Tripoli (230,000) ; Sidon (160,000)

Area:

10,450 km²

Type of Climate :

The summer period stretches from March till October. Temperatures can be stifling in the summer reaching 32°, especially in  Beirut.
The winter period stretches from November till April. In the mountains temperature are close to 0°. Nevertheless those who like winter sports can still enjoy the sunny climate despite the cold.

Local Time:

It is %T:%M %A In Beirut

Summer Time Period :

Summer time from March to October

Official Language:

Arabic

Other Languages Spoken:

English and French are spoken by a large part of the population. Armenian 6% and Kurdish 1%.

Business Language(s):

While Arabic is Lebanon's official language, English and French are widely spoken. Most Lebanese speak at least two or three languages, and visitors find NO problems communicating. Many establishments provide signs, menus, and information in both Arabic and English/French.

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