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Language: Arabic is the official language. French and English are also spoken.
Currency: The official currency is the Lebanese Pound (LBP), which is divided into 100 Piastres. The Lebanese Pound is locally known as the 'Lira'. ATM machines are widely available in Lebanon except in isolated towns and cash can be withdrawn from banks during business hours. Credits cards are widely used and travelers checks in US dollars are accepted at major exchange offices.
Time: Local time is GMT +2 (GMT +3 from the last Sunday in March to the last Sunday in October).
Electricity: Electrical current
is 110/220 volts, 50HZ. The European round two-pin plug is standard, as is the two-pin flat blade plug, two-pin flat blade plug with 3rd round pin, two-pin round plug with male receptacle pin and the 'Schuko' plug.
Communications: The international dialing code for Lebanon is +961. The outgoing code is 00 (except for Syria, which is 02), followed by the relevant country code (e.g. 0044 for the UK). City codes are in use, e.g. (0)1 for Beirut area, (0)6 for North Lebanon and (0)7 for South Lebanon. Internet cafés are widespread in Lebanon, particularly in Beirut and major cities. Internet services are also provided outside traditional Internet cafes, e.g. Star Bucks in Beirut provides a wireless Internet connection. There is good mobile phone coverage and many networks have international roaming agreements.
Duty Free: Travelers are allowed to import 800 cigarettes or 50 cigars or 1,000g of tobacco; 2 liters of champagne, whisky or cognac or a maximum of 4 liters of other alcoholic beverages; 1liter of eau de cologne and 100ml of perfume; personal belongings not exceeding £2,000 and prescribed dosages for medicine. Those aged under 18 years are permitted half of the specified quantities, except for tobacco and alcoholic beverages, which are forbidden. Prohibited imports include arms, ammunition, narcotics and immoral publications and recordings. Antiques without an export license are also prohibited for export.
Tourist OfficeThe National Council of Tourism, Beirut: +961 (0)1 340 940 or www.lebanon-tourism.gov.lb
EmergencyEmergencies: 112 (general), 140 (Red Cross) and 125 (civil police).
Embassies
Lebanon Embassy, Washington DC, United States: +1 202 939 6300.
Lebanon Embassy, London, United Kingdom (also responsible for Ireland): +44 (0)20 7229 7265.
Lebanon Embassy, Ottawa, Canada: +1 613 236 5825.
Lebanon Embassy, ACT, Australia (also responsible for New Zealand): +61 (0)2 6295 7378.
Lebanon Embassy, Pretoria, South Africa: +27 (0)12 346 7020.
United States Embassy, Beirut: +961 4 542600.
British Embassy, Beirut: +961 (0)1 990400.
Canadian Embassy, Beirut: +961 4 713 900.
Australian Embassy, Beirut: +961 (0)1 974 030.
South African Embassy, Beirut: +961 (0)1 804100.
Irish Embassy, Beirut: +961 (0)1 863 040.
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