Lebanon - Wikipedia
WEBLebanon has a population of more than five million and an area of 10,452 square kilometres (4,036 sq mi). Beirut is the country's capital and largest city. Human civilization in Lebanon dates to 5000 BC. [14] From 3200 to 539 BC, it was part of Phoenicia, a maritime empire that stretched the Mediterranean Basin. [15]
Lebanon | People, Economy, Religion, & History | Britannica
WEB1 day ago · Lebanon, country consisting of a narrow strip of territory on the eastern shore of the Mediterranean Sea. It was home to ancient Phoenician settlements at sites that continued to be important centers of trade into the modern era.
Lebanon Maps & Facts - World Atlas
WEBFeb 24, 2021 · Lebanon is a small Middle East nation situated on the eastern coast of the Mediterranean Sea in Western Asia. It is located in Northern and Eastern hemispheres of the Earth. Lebanon borders has land borders with two countries.
Lebanon - The World Factbook
WEB6 days ago · 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. This region was subject to various foreign conquerors for much of its history, …
History of Lebanon - Wikipedia
WEBThe history of Lebanon covers the history of the modern Republic of Lebanon and the earlier emergence of Greater Lebanon under the French Mandate for Syria and the Lebanon, as well as the previous history of the region, covered by the modern state.
Demography, religion, and politics in Lebanon | Britannica
WEBLebanon, officially Lebanese Republic, Country, Middle East, southwestern Asia, on the eastern shore of the Mediterranean Sea. Area: 4,036 sq mi (10,452 sq km). Population: (2024 est.) 5,559,000. Capital: Beirut.
Lebanon - A Country Profile of the Lebanese Republic - Nations Online ...
WEBLebanon facts and figures: Official web sites of Lebanon, links and information on Lebanon's art, culture, geography, history, travel and tourism, cities, the capital city, airlines, embassies, tourist boards and newspapers.
From Lebanon to Africa | Arts and Culture - Al Jazeera
WEBOct 28, 2015 · In From Lebanon to Africa, we follow the fascinating story of Lebanese emigrants – how the ir communities in Africa are now a microcosm of Lebanon today; and how Africans of Lebanese origin ...
Lebanon - The World Factbook
WEBDec 21, 2021 · Since independence, the country has been marked by periods of political turmoil interspersed with prosperity built on its position as a regional center for finance and trade. The country's 1975-90 civil war, which resulted in an estimated 120,000 fatalities, was followed by years of social and political instability.
Israel and Hizbullah creep closer to all-out war - The Economist
WEB15 hours ago · Israel and Hizbullah creep closer to all-out war. F OR NEARLY a year Israel has fought a defensive war on its border with Lebanon. Since October 8th the pattern has been familiar. Civilians on ...
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