Lebanon

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Location

• Located in Western Asia.

• It is bordered by Syria to the north and east and Israel to the south.

Geography

• The area of Lebanon is approximately 10,452 square kilometers.

• It serves as a link between the Mediterranean world and India and East Asia.

Climate• Lebanon has a moderate climate.• Winters are generally cool and rainy, with

heavy snow.• Summers are hot and humid.

History

• More than 7,000 years of history.• Under the rule of Roman Empire.• Conquered by Arabs.• Maronite and Druze religions establishment.

Language

• Arabic is the official national language.• French as a secondary language.• Rarely spoken English.

Economy

• Dollarized economy.• Have a laissez-faire economic model.• Growth sectors include banking and tourism.• No restrictions on foreign investment.

Culture

• Composed of different ethnic and religious groups that conquered it.

• Deep-rooted artistic appreciation.

Arts

• Literature• Visual Arts• Photography

Popular Culture

• Lebanon´s Music• Lebanon´s Cinema• Lebanon´s Media

Holidays and Festivals

• Celebrates national and both Christian and Muslim holidays.

• Celebrate Christmas on December 25.• Muslim holidays• Lebanon's National Holidays

Sports

Landmarks

• It has five cities which are fullfield by ruins.

• The most important are: - Baalbek & Its Ruined Temples - Byblos City

Baalbek & Its Ruined Temples

Byblos City