Capital City: Beirut
Economy: Industry, agriculture.
Language Description: Arabic (official), French, Armenian.
Overview: Traveler's checks and credit cards are not widely accepted.
Passport/Visa U.S.: Passport and visa required of citizens of the U.S., Canada, U.K. or Australia. Reconfirm travel document information with carrier before departure.
Population: 3,564,000
Religion: Muslim, Christian, Druze.
Telephone Codes: 961, country code
Time Zone: 2 hours ahead of Greenwich Mean Time (+2 GMT). Daylight Saving Time is not observed
Tipping Overview: 10%-15% in restaurants if a service charge is not already included in the bill. Not required in hotels and taxis.
Voltage Requirements: 220 volts