Lebanon Travel Guide
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Tourist season
Are December and January good months to visit Lebanon?
December
Shoulder
season
January
Shoulder
season
Did you know?
The population of Lebanon is around 6.83 mil., which puts the country in 108. place in terms of population (out of 231 countries and dependent territories).
How far is it?
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The distance between Beirut (LB) and Washington D.C. (US) is 5812 miles
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Country Comparison
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Cities and Top Tourist Attractions
From historical cities to picturesque landmarks and fascinating places - don't miss out on these attractions when planning a visit to Lebanon
| Miles | Beirut | Sidon | Tripoli | Jounieh | Byblos | Tyre | Baalbek | Deir el Qamar |
| Beirut | - | 24 | 42 | 9 | 18 | 47 | 41 | 14 |
| Sidon | 24 | - | 65 | 32 | 41 | 23 | 56 | 14 |
| Tripoli | 42 | 65 | - | 33 | 24 | 88 | 37 | 53 |
| Jounieh | 9 | 32 | 33 | - | 10 | 55 | 33 | 20 |
| Byblos | 18 | 41 | 24 | 10 | - | 64 | 33 | 30 |
| Tyre | 47 | 23 | 88 | 55 | 64 | - | 77 | 36 |
| Baalbek | 41 | 56 | 37 | 33 | 33 | 77 | - | 42 |
| Deir el Qamar | 14 | 14 | 53 | 20 | 30 | 36 | 42 | - |
Best Ways to Experience Lebanon
- Cuisine
- Art
- Animals
Practical Information for Travelers
- Budget
- Currency
- Vaccinations
- Visa
- Electricity
Determine the expenses for your travel or vacation budget, as well as the expenditures associated with residing in another country
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Tourist's budget
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Currency
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Vaccinations
MoreAll travelers
You should be up to date on routine vaccinations while traveling to any destination. Some vaccinations may also be required in Lebanon.
Most travelers
Get travel vaccines and medicines because there is a risk of these diseases in the country you are visiting.
Some travelers
Vaccinations and medications that may be recommended under certain conditions, depending on where you will be, the length of your stay and the nature of your stay.
Hepatitis B
Hepatitis B is a disease caused by the hepatitis B virus.Infection occurs through contact of injured skin or mucous membranes with virus-infected blood or other secretions (e.g. during sexual contact, through contaminated needles or as a result of medical procedures).Prevention
- Get vaccinated
- Avoid sharing body fluids
- Avoid non-sterile medical or cosmetic equipment
With or without a visa?
Visa requirements for citizens of
- United States
visiting 
Lebanon for tourism
A visa is required, but it is possible to obtain it at selected border crossing points (visa on arrival).
- Allowed stay: 1 month
- Extendable for 2 additional months.
- Granted free of charge if there is no Israeli visa or seal and traveler has a telephone number, an address in Lebanon, and a non refundable return or circle trip ticket.
Electricity
230V (50 Hz)
In Lebanon the standard voltage is 230V and the frequency is 50 Hz. Type C, D, G sockets are used.
Click on the socket icon to see more information
Type C
Type D
Type GFacts and Figures
Fundamental socio-economic statistical data pertaining to the country
Population | 108 / 231 Ranking | 6 825 445 Arab 95%, Armenian 4% |
Area | 169 / 230 Ranking | 4 thous. mi² |
Life expectancy | 57 / 196 Ranking | 78.5 Life expectancy expressed in years.men 77.1women 80 |
Median age | 91 / 157 Ranking | 33.7 Average age of population expressed in years.men 33.1women 34.4 |
Population growth | 108 / 172 Ranking | 0.68% The difference between live births and deaths. A negative value means natural loss. |
Literacy | 44 / 131 Ranking | 95.1% Ability to read, write and count.men 96.9%women 93.3% |
GDP | 107 / 194 Ranking | 12 114 INT$ GDP per capita is gross domestic product converted to international dollars (Int$) using purchasing power parity rates and divided by total population. |
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