What is the capital of Lebanon?
The capital of Lebanon is Beirut
Beirut is the capital city and seat of government of Lebanon, a country in Western Asia. Lebanon uses the ISO codes LB and LBN, and its international dialling code is +961. The currency in use is the Lebanese pound (LBP).
For the full profile of Lebanon, including its flag, currency, calling code, population and the countries it borders, see the Lebanon country page. The country has an estimated population of 5,849,421 as of 2025.
Quick facts about Lebanon
- Capital: Beirut
- Region: Western Asia
- Currency: Lebanese pound (LBP)
- Calling code: +961
- Flag emoji: 🇱🇧
Frequently asked questions
What is the capital of Lebanon?
The capital of Lebanon is Beirut.
Is Beirut the largest city in Lebanon?
Beirut is the capital of Lebanon and its seat of government. In many countries the capital is also the largest city, though not always, so the biggest city by population can differ.
What currency is used in Beirut?
Beirut, like the rest of Lebanon, uses the Lebanese pound (LBP, symbol ل.ل).
Capitals of neighbouring countries
Capital and country data from open datasets. Full sources on the data page.