Lebanon
Geographic & General info
- Capital: Beirut
- Population: approx. 5.3 million
- Languages: Arabic (official), French, English
- Area: 10,452 km²
- Time Zone: UTC+2 (EET) / Summer UTC+3 (EEST)
- Currency: Lebanese Pound (LBP) / US Dollar (USD)
- Flag Colors: Red, white, red featuring a green Cedar of Lebanon in the center
- National Holiday: November 22 (Independence Day)
- National Anthem: Koullouna Lilouataan Liloula Lilalam
- Neighboring Countries: Syria, Israel
Top 15 Largest Cities
- Beirut
- Tripoli (Trablous)
- Sidon (Saida)
- Tyre (Sour)
- Jounieh
- Zahlé
- Byblos (Jbeil)
- Baalbek
- Nabatieh
- Aley
- Bcharre
- Batroun
- Chouf (Deir el Qamar)
- Baabda
- Jdeideh
Top 15 Highlights
- Baalbek Roman Temples (Bacchus & Jupiter - UNESCO)
- Byblos Ancient Port & Old City (UNESCO)
- Jeita Grotto (Crystalline limestone caves)
- Mzaar Kfardebian Ski Resort
- Pigeon Rocks (Raouché, Beirut)
- Holy Valley (Kadisha) & Forest of the Cedars of God (UNESCO)
- Beiteddine Palace & Chouf Mountains
- Sidon Sea Castle
- National Museum of Beirut
- Batroun Old Town & Phoenician Wall
- Mohammad Al-Amin Mosque (Beirut)
- Tripoli Citadel & Traditional Souks
- Deir el Qamar Historic Village
- Tyre Roman Hippodrome & Ruins (UNESCO)
- Tannourine Cedar Reserve & Baatara Gorge Waterfall
Climate and Nature
Lebanon experiences a Mediterranean climate along its coast with hot, dry summers and cool, rainy winters. Mountainous regions experience alpine conditions with heavy winter snow. Physical geography spans a narrow coastal plain, deep limestone gorges, the fertile Beqaa Valley, and high-altitude cedar forests.
Culture and Gastronomy
Lebanese culture blends Middle Eastern traditions and Levantine heritage with European influences. World-renowned gastronomy centers around social dining through elaborate 'Mezza' platters. Signature culinary classics include Hummus, Tabbouleh, Fattoush, Kibbeh, mixed grills, and anise-flavored Arak.
Economy
Lebanon's economy is historically service-oriented, powered by commercial trade, banking, and international tourism. Viticulture in the Beqaa Valley, coastal agriculture (citrus, olives, fruits), and financial remittances from the large global Lebanese diaspora serve as essential pillars.
Did you know?
- Lebanon is one of the rare countries in the Middle East where you can ski on snow-capped mountains in the morning and swim in the Mediterranean Sea in the afternoon.
- Byblos is celebrated as one of the oldest continuously inhabited cities on Earth, with history stretching back over 7,000 years.
- The emblem on the national flag, the iconic Cedar of Lebanon (Cedrus libani), was anciently prized and utilized in building Solomon's Temple.
- The Lebanese diaspora worldwide (estimated at 8 to 14 million) significantly exceeds the domestic population living within Lebanon (approx. 5.3 million).
- The Roman temple complex in Baalbek features the Temple of Bacchus, recognized as one of the largest and best-preserved Roman structures in existence.
Live footage: Discover Lebanon via webcams and livestreams
Watch the most current webcams in Lebanon and enjoy real-time footage from beautiful locations. Whether you want to check the current weather, see the crowds at points of interest, or simply want to daydream with a livestream from Lebanon: our interactive map points you to the best camera viewpoints.
All webcam locations in Lebanon: Weather & Info
In the list below you'll find all available webcams from Lebanon in alphabetical order. Click on a city for the full live connection, current temperature, wind speed and local weather conditions for that specific place.
