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Nek Muhammad · #21 Sunday, April 04, 2010

A Brief Description

The small Middle East mountainous country of Lebanon, first settled around 3000 BC by the Phoenicians, would eventually be absorbed into the Holy Roman Empire.

Additionally invaded and conquered over the centuries by the Assyrians, Ayyubids, Babylonians, Byzantines, Mamluks and Ottomans, it was Turkey's defeat in World War I, and the subsequent influence of the French that transformed the country into the modern land we know today.

Lebanon finally gained its independence in 1943, but was unfortunately ravaged by a 15-year civil war that thankfully ended in 1990.

At that war's conclusion, the Lebanese government and people finally established a more equitable political system, and began in earnest to rebuild the damaged infrastructure of their country.

Admittedly, some historic cultural and religious conflicts (rather common in the Middle East) do remain, and the country still struggles with needed reforms.

Today, Lebanon is again finding its rightful place in the world, and the world is paying attention. The historic cities of Beirut and Tripoli, and the remarkable Phoenician history (with its well preserved ruins) draw increasing numbers of visitors.

Facts and Figures

Name: Lebanon

(long form) Lebanese Rupublic

Population: 3,826,000

Capital City: Beirut (1.2 million)

Currency: Lebanese Pound (LBP)

Languages: Arabic (official), French, English, others

National Day: November 22

Religions: Muslim (60%), Christian, others

Geographic Coordinates

Latitude/Longitude (Capital City)
33º 52' N, 35º 30' E

Relative Location Lebanon is in both the northern and eastern hemispheres. It's positioned in the Middle East, a recognized geographical region of southwestern Asia, and bordered by the Mediterranean Sea, and the countries of Syria and Israel.

Land Statistics

Coastline 140 miles (225 km)

Land Areas

(land) 3,950 sq miles (10,230 sq km)

(water) 65 sq miles (170 sq km)

(TOTAL) 4,015 sq miles (10,400 sq km)

Landforms Lebanon is a mostly mountainous country, east and west, separated by the fertile Bekaa Valley. A narrow coastal strip of land fronts the Mediterranean

The Lebanon Mountains are central and west, while the Anti-Lebanon Mountains stretch across its eastern border with Syria.

Over a dozen minor rivers flow from the mountains, with the Litani the most significant, as it irrigates the heart of the fertile Bekaa Valley.

Highest Point Qurnat as Sawda' -10,128 ft.
(3,087 m)

Lowest Point Mediterranean Sea - (0 ft.) (0 m)

Land Divisions 6 governorates, including: Beyrouth, Beqaa, Liban-Nord, Liban-Sud, Mont-Liban and Nabatiye

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