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How Big Is Lebanon?

Lebanon, located in Middle East, is the 166th largest country in the world, covering approximately 10,400 square kilometers (4,015 square miles). That's about 82.88% the size of Connecticut. It is home to approximately 5.3 million people.

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10,400 km²
4,015 sq mi
#166 of 236 countries
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Lebanon's Geography

Of its total area, 10,230 km² is land and 170 km² (1.6%) is water. Lebanon has approximately 225 km of coastline. Within Asia, Lebanon is the 45th largest of 52 countries, sitting between Qatar and Brunei. With 509 people per km², it is less densely populated than the Asian average of 961 per km².

How Far Across Is Lebanon?

Lebanon stretches approximately 178 km (111 mi) from north to south — roughly the length of Long Island, and 140 km (87 mi) from east to west — roughly the distance from London to Bristol. At highway speeds, it would take roughly 2 hours to drive across.

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Lebanon at a Glance

Statistic Value
Total Area 10,400 km² (4,015 sq mi)
World Size Rank #166 of 236
Capital Beirut
Population Density 509 per km²
Population 5.3 million people
Coastline 225 km
Life Expectancy 78.8 years
GDP per Capita $12,300 USD