The capital of Lebanon is Beirut.

Quick Scoop

  • Beirut is the political and administrative capital of Lebanon.
  • It is also the country’s largest city and main cultural, financial, and commercial hub.
  • The city lies on a peninsula along the Mediterranean coast, roughly at the midpoint of Lebanon’s shoreline.

In many regional news reports and forum discussions, “Beirut” and “Lebanon” are almost interchangeable shorthand, because major political events, protests, and economic news are usually centered in the capital.

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