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___ LebanonDestination Lebanon, a virtual guide to the land of the Cedars. This page aims to give you a broad overview of Lebanon's art, culture, people, environment, geography, history, economy and government.Beside a country profile with facts and figures, the page contains links to sources which provide you with all the information you need to know about this Mediterranean nation, e.g.: official web sites of Lebanon, addresses of Lebanon and foreign embassies, domestic airlines, city- and country guides with extensive travel and tourism information on accommodation, tourist attractions, events and more like weather information, maps, statistics and local newspapers from Lebanon. |
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Lebanese Republic | Lubnan |
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 Flag of Lebanon Background: Lebanon has made progress toward rebuilding its political institutions since 1991 and the end of the devastating 15-year civil war. Under the Ta'if Accord - the blueprint for national reconciliation - the Lebanese have established a more equitable political system, particularly by giving Muslims a greater say in the political process while institutionalizing sectarian divisions in the government. Since the end of the war, the Lebanese have conducted several successful elections, most of the militias have been weakened or disbanded, and the Lebanese Armed Forces (LAF) have extended central government authority over about two-thirds of the country. Hizballah, a radical Shia organization, retains its weapons. During Lebanon's civil war, the Arab League legitimized in the Ta'if Accord Syria's troop deployment, numbering about 16,000 based mainly east of Beirut and in the Bekaa Valley. Damascus justifies its continued military presence in Lebanon by citing Beirut's requests and the failure of the Lebanese Government to implement all of the constitutional reforms in the Ta'if Accord. Israel's withdrawal from southern Lebanon in May 2000, however, encouraged some Lebanese groups to demand that Syria withdraw its forces as well. The passage of UNSCR 1559 in early October 2004 - a resolution calling for Syria to withdraw from Lebanon and end its interference in Lebanese affairs - further emboldened Lebanese groups opposed to Syria's presence in Lebanon. (Source: CIA - The World Factbook) Lebanon is a member state of the League of Arab States border countries: Israel, Syria |
 Official Name: Al Jumhuriyah al Lubnaniyah short form: Lubnan int'l long form: Lebanese Republic int'l short form: Lebanon ISO Country Code: lb Time: Local Time = UTC +2h Summer (DST) UTC +3 Actual Time: Mon-Sept-6 06:31 Capital City: Beirut Other Cities: Tripoli (275 000), Sidon (110 000), Tyre (Soor) (60 000), Zahleh (68 000). Government: Type: Parliamentary Republic. Independence: 22 November 1943. Geography: Location: Middle East, bordering the Mediterranean Sea, between Israel and Syria. Area: 10 452 sq. km. (4015 sq. mi.). Terrain: Narrow coastal plain backed by the Lebanon Mountains, the fertile Bekaa Valley, and the Anti-Lebanon Mountains, which extend to the Syrian border. Climate: Mediterranean. People: Nationality: Lebanese. Population: 3.8 million. GNI per capita PPP: $ 6 205 (year) Ethnic groups: Arab 95%, Armenian 4%, other 1%. Religions: Christian (Maronite, Greek Orthodox, Greek Catholic, Roman Catholic, Protestant, Armenian Apostolic, other), Muslim (Sunni, Shi'a, other), and Druze. Languages: Arabic (official), French, English, Armenian. Literacy: 87%. Natural resources: Limestone, iron ore, salt, water-surplus state in a water-deficit region, arable land. Agriculture products: Citrus, grapes, tomatoes, apples, vegetables, potatoes, olives, tobacco; sheep, goats. Industries: Banking, food processing, jewelry, cement, textiles, mineral and chemical products, wood and furniture products, oil refining, metal fabricating. Currency: Lebanese Pound (LBP) Lebanon in FiguresLebanon key statistical data. |
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| Note: External links will open in a new browser window. Official Sites of LebanonRepublic of Lebanon - The Presidential PalaceThe Presidency of the Lebanese Republic. Lebanese Parliament Official website of the Lebanese Parliament. Informs.gov.lb Lebanese Government portal for inforamtion and forms. Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Emigrants Official website of the ministry. Diplomatic Missions: Embassy of Lebanon Washington, D.C. Lebanese Embassies and Consulates Address list of Lebanese Diplomatic Missions abroad. Foreign Embassies and Consulates in Lebanon Address list of Foreign Diplomatic Missions in Lebanon. Statistics Central Administration for Statistics Lebanon in figures. Lebanon in FiguresLebanon key statistical data. Maps Map of LebanonPolitical map of Lebanon.  Google
Earth LebanonZoomable satellite view of Lebanon. Google
Earth BeirutZoomable satellite view of Lebanon. Map of Western AsiaMap of Western Asia and the Middle East region. |
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NewsArabic dailies with national and international news.Al-Anwar Al-Diyar Al-Mustaqbal An-Nahar Al-Safir French-language L'Orient-Le Jour Lebanon and international daily news. English-language The Daily Star - Lebanon Daily online news. AL-Hewar US based weekly magazine for Arab culture and dialogue. News Agency Lebanese National News Agency Official Lebanon news. TV LBC Lebanese Broadcasting Corporation with national and international news (in Arabic) |
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Arts & CultureBaalbeck International FestivalAnnual event which takes place in the Roman Acropolis celebrating classical music, dance, theatre, opera, and jazz as well as modern world music. Beiteddine Festival International music festival. Byblos International Festival A festival of world music in the Byblos Ruins at the city of Jbeil. Music of Lebanon.com Arabic songs. |
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Business & EconomyBanque Du LibanCentral Bank of Lebanon. Beirut Stock Exchange Chamber of Commerce and Industry The Chamber of Commerce, Industry and Agriculture of Beirut and Mount Lebanon. Transportation MEA - Middle East Airlines Beirut International Airport |
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Destination Lebanon - Travel and Tour GuidesDiscover Lebanon: Mount Lebanon, Beirut, Aanjar, Byblos, Baalbek, Qadisha Valley & Cedars Forest, Lebanon outdoor adventure, historical and cultural tourism, and ecotourism.Accommodation, hotels, attractions, festivals, events, tourist boards, biking, hiking, climbing, diving, tours and much more. Destination Lebanon Destination Lebanon, the official visitors guide to outdoor adventure, historical and cultural tourism, and ecotourism in Lebanon. Travel to Lebanon Tourism portal with comprehensive inforamtion about Lebanon. Downtown Beirut A content rich Beirut portal. Hotels NEW Hotels in Lebanon Find a Hotel in Lebanon. |
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EducationAmerican University of BeirutMajor university founded in 1866. Beirut Arab University (BAU) A private institution for higher education founded in 1960. Beirut University First Distance Learning academic institution in the Middle East. Haigazian University Established in 1955 as a liberal arts institution of higher learning. Lebanese American University An American institution chartered by the Board of Regents of the University of the State of New York. Notre Dame University, NDU Catholic institution of higher education. University Of Balamand - UOB Institution of higher learning founded in 1988 by the Antiochian Orthodox Christian Church. |
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EnvironmentMinistry on EnvironmentOfficial website of the ministry. Al-Bia Wal-Tanmia Environment & Development magazine. Association for Forest Development and Conservation (AFDC) The site provides information about projects and activities run by the AFDC and MFDCL. |
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HistoryLebanon HistoryAbout Lebanese History by Arab Net. |
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SearchLebanon LinksDirectory for Lebanese Web sites. Lebhost Lebanon's Search Engine. Lebseek Newsgroup of Lebanon soc.culture.lebanon Additional Information on LebanonBBC News Country Profile: Lebanon ArabNet -- LebanonGovernments on the WWW: Lebanon Open Directory Project: Lebanon UT - MENIC: Countries and Regions: Lebanon Wikipedia: Lebanon The World Factbook -- Lebanon |
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