 A brief story of
Lebanon:
On a map, Lebanon appears as an almost invisible brown speck, like
a shell left behind by the receding waves of a deep-bleu sea. It
is one of the smallest countries in the world, but its
geographical situation has made it unique. bordered on one side by
the Mediterranean and on the other by two parallel mountain
ranges, Lebanon seems a country suspended between the sky and the
sea.
Despite its small area (10,452 square Km), this is a land
resplendent in its diverse geography, landscape, culture and
history. From the white-capped blue sea, to the countryside, from
arid hills to lush forest, the visitor discovers a series of
contrasts. Bare rocky mountains are followed by luxuriant valleys
watered by rivers and waterfalls. Views change quickly from pine
covered hills, to fertile plains laid out with farms and
vineyards.
Lebanon is also a country of multiple origins shaped by 10,000
years of history. From earliest times its natural beauty and
privileged geographical position attracted conquerors and
occupiers who left behind traces of their civilizations. Each
added an indelible imprint to the makeup of what would become
modern Lebanon. Any attempt to describe Lebanon is a task carried
out in vain. It cannot be confined by words; it must be lived. So
we invite you to visit our marvelous country, where roads lead
from town to village and from site to city, from one époque to
another.
Climate:
Lebanon enjoys a mild Mediterranean climate with an average of 300
sunny days a year. It almost never rains between June and
September, but July and August are often hot and humid, with
temperatures around 30° Celsius. Winters are generally cool with
heavy rain on the coast and snow in the mountains. Nevertheless,
winter brings many pleasant days, making Lebanon ideal for winter
sports.
Official name:
Republic of Lebanon
Capital: Beirut
Population: 4 million
Highest point: Kornet
Al Sawda 3040 Meters
Language: Arabic,
English, French
Currency: Lebanese
pound ( local name Lebanese Lira)
Time: GMT +2 hours
Electricity: 220V, 50Hz
Weights & Measure: Metric
Climate: Mediterranean
Temperatures:
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Summer: 29°C to 32°C (84F to 90F)
- Winter: 16°C to 20°C
(61F to 66F)
Country code: +961
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