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Welcome to Lebanon! 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 4.3 million residents. Beirut, the capital city, is the largest, with 1 million residents.

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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.