Beirut

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  • Inhabitants in Lebanon:
    Approx. 4.12 million
  • Inhabitants in Beirut:
    Approx. 2.1 million
  • Official language
    Arabic (official), French and English are widely used.
  • Currency
    Lebanese Pound, LBP. US Dollars are accepted everywhere in Beirut.
  • Time zone
    UTC/GMT + 2 hours
  • Emergency number
    112
  • Constitution
    Republic
  • Religion
    Muslim 59%, Christian denominations 39%, other app. 1.3%
  • Country phone code
    +961
  • Country code
    LB
  • Local transportation
    Taxi, rental car, bus, bike.