Lebanon Travel Guide

The Republic of Lebanon is a small country within the Middle East region with its capital being Beirut.

It has a long coastline on the eastern shore of the Mediterranean Sea and shares a long land border with its much larger neighbour Syria to the north and the east, a much shorter border with Israel to the south.

Lebanon is a country with a long and rich history. Roman ruins are scattered about the country and are easily accessible. Byblos, Beirut, and Sidon are among the oldest continuously populated cities in the world. There are Roman baths in Beirut, as well as the Cardio Maximus - to name a few. Byblos is also rich in Roman ruins and for a small fee you can view them. There are a lot of ancient mosques, synagogues, and churches in Lebanon. Also be sure to visit the Place des Martyrs in Beirut, a statue erected in memory of the Lebanese nationalists who... (more)

Lebanon is a country with a long and rich history. Roman ruins are scattered about the country and are easily accessible. Byblos, Beirut, and Sidon are among the oldest continuously populated cities in the world. There are Roman baths in Beirut, as well as the Cardio Maximus - to name a few. Byblos is also rich in Roman ruins and for a small fee you can view them. There are a lot of ancient mosques, synagogues, and churches in Lebanon. Also be sure to visit the Place des Martyrs in Beirut, a statue erected in memory of the Lebanese nationalists who were hanged by the Ottomans for revolting during World War 1.

The people of Lebanon comprise a wide variety of ethnic groups and religions, with the majority split between Christian and Muslim. Other smaller groups include a large number of Palestinian refugees in the country. The population increases dramatically in the Summer months, due to the large influx of tourists and the temporary return of a large number of the Lebanese diaspora.

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