Lebanon

Situated at the crossroads of the Mediterranean Basin and the Arabian Peninsula, this West Asian nation spans 10,452 square kilometers and is bordered by Syria, Israel, and the Mediterranean Sea. The country's economy, valued at $21.78 billion in nominal GDP and $78.23 billion in purchasing power parity as of 2022, supports a population of over 5.3 million people centered in the capital city of Beirut. With a Human Development Index of 0.752 and a diverse demographic composition where Arabs constitute 95% of the population, Lebanon maintains a strategic position as a regional hub for trade and culture. The nation's economic stability is further reflected in its unitary parliamentary republic government and its reliance on key sectors that drive its ranking among the top 110 countries globally.