Lebanon, officially known as the Lebanese Republic, is a country located in the Levant region of West Asia. It occupies a strategic position at the crossroads of the Mediterranean Basin and the Arabian Peninsula. The nation is bordered by Syria to the north and east, Israel to the south, and the Mediterranean Sea to the west, with Cyprus situated a short distance from its coastline.
The country covers an area of 10,452 square kilometres (4,036 sq mi) and has a population exceeding five million people. Beirut serves as the nation's capital and largest city.