Area: 10 452 sq. kmCapital: BeirutPopulation: 4 millionAdministrative divisions: 6 governorates (mohafazat)Official language: ArabicSpoken languages: French, English, ArmenianEthnic groups: Arab 95 %, Armenian 4 %, other 1 %Currency: Lebanese pound (LBP)Religions: 18 religious sects recognized ( Shi’a, Sunni, Druze, Maronite Catholic, Protestant, Greek Orthodox, etc) Muslim 70 %, Christian 30 %.Government type: parliamentary republicHead of State: Michel SleimanPrime Minister: Najib MikatiMinister of Foreign Affairs and Emigrants: Adnan Mansour