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Lebanon Overview |
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Interesting Facts about Lebanon |
Google Map of Lebanon |
| Learn about the geography, history, people, climate, government, economy, politics, military, and other aspects of Lebanon. We have nine pages of interesting Lebanon facts & figures: on everything from transportation and communications systems to natural hazards to transitional issues facing .Lebanon. When you hear another country being discussed on the news, visit WorldCountries.info and gets the facts. |
| Area |
total: 10,400 sq km land: 10,230 sq km water: 170 sq km |
| Climate |
Mediterranean; mild to cool, wet winters with hot, dry summers; Lebanon mountains experience heavy winter snows |
| Population |
3,925,502 (July 2007 est.) |
| Languages |
Arabic (official), French, English, Armenian |
More Interesting Lebanon Facts & Figures |
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Feature Articles about Lebanon |
Lebanon News |
 Lebanon: Crossroads of Civilizations
A fascinating look at many of the ancient ruins and architectural wonders of Lebanon, a fascinating part of the world most people know little about. Our thanks to Adeeb Rantawi of AtlasTours.net for this great contribution.
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Official Tourism Site
Beirut’s oft-invoked "Paris of the East" designation is certainly well deserved, with plenty of sightseeing, shopping, cuisine, and nightlife to keep any fast-moving bon viveur ("enjoyer of the high life") within the city limits for the duration of his or her stay.
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Atlas Middle East Tours
For stunning photos and well written travel articles, check out this site!
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The Daily Star - Lebanon
The Leading English Language Newspaper in the Middle-East
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CIA World Factbook |
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CIA World Factbook Description of Lebanon |
| Following the capture of Syria from the Ottoman Empire by Anglo-French forces in 1918, France received a mandate over this territory and separated out a region of Lebanon in 1920. France granted this area independence in 1943. A lengthy civil war (1975-1990) devastated the country, but Lebanon has since made progress toward rebuilding its political institutions. Under the Ta'if Accord - the blueprint for national reconciliation - the Lebanese established a more equitable political system, particularly by giving Muslims a greater voice in the political process while institutionalizing sectarian divisions in the government. Since the end of the war, Lebanon has conducted several successful elections, most militias have been disbanded, and the Lebanese Armed Forces (LAF) have extended authority over about two-thirds of the country. Hizballah, a radical Shi'a organization listed by the US State Department as a Foreign Terrorist Organization, retains its weapons. During Lebanon's civil war, the Arab League legitimized in the Ta'if Accord Syria's troop deployment, numbering about 16,000 based mainly east of Beirut and in the Bekaa Valley. Damascus justified its continued military presence in Lebanon by citing Beirut's requests and the failure of the Lebanese Government to implement all of the constitutional reforms in the Ta'if Accord. Israel's withdrawal from southern Lebanon in May 2000, however, encouraged some Lebanese groups to demand that Syria withdraw its forces as well. The passage of UNSCR 1559 in early October 2004 - a resolution calling for Syria to withdraw from Lebanon and end its interference in Lebanese affairs - further emboldened Lebanese groups opposed to Syria's presence in Lebanon. The assassination of former Prime Minister Rafiq HARIRI and 20 others in February 2005 led to massive demonstrations in Beirut against the Syrian presence ("the Cedar Revolution"). Syria finally withdrew the remainder of its military forces from Lebanon in April 2005. In May-June 2005, Lebanon held its first legislative elections since the end of the civil war free of foreign interference, handing a majority to the bloc led by Saad HARIRI, the slain prime minister's son. Hizballah kidnapped two Israeli soldiers in July 2006 leading to a 34-day conflict with Israel. UNSCR 1701, which passed in August 2006, called for the disarmament of Hizballah. |
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