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Lebanon
Lebanon joined the League of Arab States as a charter member in 1945.
Nature and Structure of Government:
Capital: Beirut
Type: Republic
Long Form of Name: Republic of Lebanon; note - may be changed to Lebanese Republic
Independence: 22 November 1943 (from League of Nations mandate under French administration)
Administrative Regions: 5 governorates (muhafazat, singular - muhafazah); Al Biqa, `Al Janub, Ash Shamal, Bayrut, Jabal Lubnan
Constitution: 26 May 1926 ...
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