Lebanon - Wikipedia
WEBLebanon has a population of more than five million and an area of 10,452 square kilometres (4,036 sq mi). Beirut is the country's capital and largest city. Human civilization in Lebanon dates to 5000 BC. [14] From 3200 to 539 BC, it was part of Phoenicia, a maritime empire that stretched the Mediterranean Basin. [15]
Lebanon Maps & Facts - World Atlas
WEBFeb 24, 2021 · Lebanon is a small Middle East nation situated on the eastern coast of the Mediterranean Sea in Western Asia. It is located in Northern and Eastern hemispheres of the Earth. Lebanon borders has land borders with two countries.
Lebanon | People, Economy, Religion, & History | Britannica
WEB1 day ago · Lebanon, country consisting of a narrow strip of territory on the eastern shore of the Mediterranean Sea. It was home to ancient Phoenician settlements at sites that continued to be important centers of trade into the modern era. Lebanon proclaimed its independence in 1943 with Beirut as its capital.
History of Lebanon - Wikipedia
WEBThe history of Lebanon covers the history of the modern Republic of Lebanon and the earlier emergence of Greater Lebanon under the French Mandate for Syria and the Lebanon, as well as the previous history of the region, covered by the modern state.
Lebanon - The World Factbook
WEB5 days ago · Introduction. Background. As a result of its location at the crossroads of three continents, the area that is modern-day Lebanon is rich in cultural and religious diversity. This region was subject to various foreign conquerors for much of its history, including the Romans, Arabs, and Ottomans.
Demography, religion, and politics in Lebanon | Britannica
WEBLebanon, officially Lebanese Republic, Country, Middle East, southwestern Asia, on the eastern shore of the Mediterranean Sea. Area: 4,036 sq mi (10,452 sq km). Population: (2024 est.) 5,559,000. Capital: Beirut.
Lebanon - The World Factbook
WEBDec 21, 2021 · Since independence, the country has been marked by periods of political turmoil interspersed with prosperity built on its position as a regional center for finance and trade. The country's 1975-90 civil war, which resulted in an estimated 120,000 fatalities, was followed by years of social and political instability.
Lebanon conflict: African students in Beirut faced with dilemma
WEB4 days ago · African students have told BBC News they now face a dilemma - whether to remain in Lebanon as Israel continues to attack or return home to countries such as Uganda, Zimbabwe and Cameroon. At the ...
‘UN stands with the people of Lebanon’, declares Guterres
WEBDec 17, 2021 · The UN in Lebanon is working on protecting children from violence, abuse, and exploitation including by reducing poverty; improving access to social welfare services, education and healthcare;...
Lebanon country profile - BBC News
WEB2 days ago · Lebanon country profile. With its high literacy rate and traditional mercantile culture, Lebanon has been an important commercial hub for the Middle East. It has also often been at the centre...