Welcome to Lebanon
Lebanon has always been a special country. Despite the
recent years of war, Lebanon's long history, natural beauty and spirit
of its people give it a place in the hearts of all whom have been there.
With its legendary hospitality, natural and touristic sites and its delicious
food, it is indeed a unique place to visit.
Lebanon is located at the meeting point of three continents,
and over the centuries, Lebanon has been the crossroads of many civilizations
whose traces may still be seen today. Its countryside is a place of rocks,
cedar trees and magnificent ruins that look down from the mountains to
the sea.
It's Arabic name "Lubnan" means white; the color
of the mountains. In winter the high peeks are covered with snow and in
summer there line stone slopes glimmer white in the distance.
Two rocky ranges traverse Lebanon parallel to the sea
coast, separated by the high plateau of the Beqaa valley. On the coast
are five famous towns known to every archaeologist: Berythus (Beirut),
Byblos, Sidon, Tripoli and Tyre; the names of Ancient Phoenicia. |
