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Welcome to Lebanon!

Here are a few general facts that you might be interested in:

The total area of the Lebanon is 10,452 square km (4,500 square miles).

Its coastline is about 225 km (150 miles) in length and is, on average, 45 km (30 miles) wide.

Along the coast are the five famous cities; Beirut, Byblos, Sidon, Tripoli, and Tyre

Kornet Asawda is Lebanon's highest altitude at 3,038 meters (10,112 feet).

Lebanon has a population of 4.3 million people.

Beirut, the capital city, is the largest, with 1 million people residing in it.

 

 

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Lebanon

 

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Interesting Facts

 

 

The invention of the alphabet took place in the land of the Phoenicians known today as Lebanon.

 

Lebanon was home to the first Roman School of Law of Berytus, or old Beirut.

 

Lebanon, which represents 1/40 of the total area of the Arabia Peninsula, produces 70% of the publications in the Arab world.

 

Most Lebanese speak 3 languages: Arabic (official), French, and English.

 

In springtime, on the same day, you can ski in the mountains and/or swim in the sea.