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Neighboring Countries of Lebanon
Lebanon shares land borders with 2 countries: Syria (403 km) and Israel (81 km).
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Countries bordering Lebanon
| Neighbour | Border length | Capital | Visa for Lebanon citizens |
|---|---|---|---|
 Syria |
Damascus | Visa-free | |
 Israel |
Jerusalem | Visa required |
Syria accounts for 83% of Lebanon's 484 km of land borders. Lengths: CIA World Factbook (public domain).
Geography of Lebanon
Location
Middle East, bordering the Mediterranean Sea, between Israel and Syria
Area
10,400 km² — about one-third the size of Maryland
Terrain
Narrow coastal plain; El Beqaa (Bekaa Valley) separates Lebanon and Anti-Lebanon Mountains
Climate
Mediterranean; mild to cool, wet winters with hot, dry summers; the Lebanon Mountains experience heavy winter snows
Highest and lowest points
Highest: Qornet es Saouda 3,088 m. Lowest: Mediterranean Sea 0 m. Mean elevation: 1250 m.
Natural resources
Limestone, iron ore, salt, water-surplus state in a water-deficit region, arable land
Natural hazards
Earthquakes; dust storms, sandstorms
Good to know
Smallest country in continental Asia; Nahr el Litani is the only major river in Near East not crossing an international boundary
Neighbours of Lebanon's neighbours
Countries one border further away — reachable overland through a neighbouring country.
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Iraq
Jordan
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- Longest land borders in the world
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Frequently asked questions about the borders of Lebanon
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Borders and geography: CIA World Factbook (public domain). Visa rules: TravelRequirements.info — Entry Requirements Dataset, AXG Sp. z o.o. (CC BY 4.0).