Middle East, bordering the Mediterranean Sea, between Israel and Syria.
As a result of its location at the crossroads of three continents, the area that is modern-day Lebanon is rich in cultural and religious diversity. Th ...
Longitude: 35.8333
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Latitude: 39.04372
Longitude: -77.48749
Home country: United States
Distance to Lebanon:
9,399.319 km
Terrain:
Narrow coastal plain; El Beqaa (Bekaa Valley) separates Lebanon and Anti-Lebanon Mountains.
Natural Resources:
Limestone, iron ore, salt, water-surplus state in a water-deficit region, arable land.
Industries:
Banking, tourism, real estate and construction, food processing, wine, jewelry, cement, textiles, mineral and chemical products, wood and furniture products, oil refining, metal fabricating.
Population: 5,364,482
The majority of the people live on or near the Mediterranean coast, and of these most live in and around the capital, Beirut; favorable growing conditions in the Bekaa Valley, on the southeastern side of the Lebanon Mountains, have attracted farmers and thus the area exhibits a smaller population density.
Area: 10,452 km2
about one-third the size of Maryland
Smallest country in continental Asia; Nahr el Litani is the only major river in Near East not crossing an international boundary; rugged terrain historically helped isolate, protect, and develop numerous factional groups based on religion, clan, and ethnicity.
| Code | Language |
|---|---|
| ara | Arabic |
| fra | French |
Arabic (official), French, English, Armenian
| Code | Currency | Symbol |
|---|---|---|
| LBP | Lebanese pound | ل.ل |
Capital City: Beirut
Local time: Thursday, December 11 at 5:42 pm (GMT+02:00)
Visiting Lebanon
You're in for a treat! Lebanon is a fascinating place to explore, especially from April to June, September to November. Here's what you could encounter:
- Rich cultural heritage and history
- Beautiful Mediterranean coastline
- Vibrant nightlife and culinary scene
- Political instability and occasional unrest
- High levels of pollution in urban areas
- Language barrier in rural areas
- 4.2HIGH RISK
Travel is risky, prepare well and consider avoiding
- Lebanese cuisine features fresh vegetables, olive oil, and meat.
- Popular dishes include mezze, kibbeh, and shawarma.
- Freshly baked bread and baklava are widely enjoyed.
- Visit the ruins of Baalbek
- Explore Beirut's nightlife
- Relax on the beaches of Byblos
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