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    📊 Data: from(2023)-to(2024)

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    Lebanon

    Lebanon at a glance

    Capital city

    Beirut

    Population

    5.8 million

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    Cost of living (monthly, one person)

    $1,200/month (Numbeo, 2025)

    Freedom score

    Partly Free, score 42/100 (Freedom House, 2024)

    Safety (Global Peace Index)

    3.04/5 — rank 154/163 (IEP, 2024)

    Language

    Arabic, French

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    People & culture

    The country continues to offer a unique cultural fusion where ancient history meets a modern, cosmopolitan lifestyle. You will find the hospitality legendary; locals take immense pride in sharing their world-renowned cuisine and welcoming newcomers into their close-knit communities.

    ⚠️ Active conflict and severe economic instability — data reflects 2024-2025 conditions which are highly volatile.

    Data shown reflects the most recent available historical records. On-the-ground conditions may have changed drastically. Always consult up-to-date humanitarian sources before making any decisions.

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