Beirut
Lebanon · Middle East · 7 communities
Beirut is the capital and largest city of Lebanon. As of 2025, Greater Beirut has a population of 2.4 million, just under half of Lebanon's population, which makes it the twelfth-largest city in the Levant region and the sixteenth-largest in the Arab world. The city is situated on a peninsula at the midpoint of Lebanon's Mediterranean coast. Beirut has been inhabited for more than 5,000 years, making it one of the oldest cities in the world.
Currency
LBP (ل.ل)
Languages
Arabic, French
Alive Tango From Lebanon
Beirut-focused tango and milonga portal listing regular classes and major festivals like the Beirut Tango Abrazo Marathon.
Beirut Swing
Beirut's Lindy Hop/Charleston/ShimSham community hosting weekly Monday swing nights at Aaliya's Books.
Beirutango
Non-profit Lebanese tango association (founded 2009) that organizes the Byblos Tango Festival and monthly milongas.
