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Lebanon

Lebanon is a country in Western Asia, on the eastern shore of the Mediterranean Sea, with Beirut as its capital and largest city.

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Lebanon is a small, mountainous country on the eastern Mediterranean coast, known for its religious diversity and turbulent history. Its capital and largest city is Beirut.

What it is

Lebanon is a country in Western Asia, in the Levant region. It covers 10,452 km² and borders Syria to the north and east, Israel to the south, and the Mediterranean Sea to the west.

Key details

Lebanon has a population of more than five million. Its religious landscape includes Christians, Muslims, and Druze. The country experienced a devastating civil war from 1975 to 1990.

Canada connection

Lebanon has a large diaspora in Canada. Lebanese culture, cuisine, and heritage are well represented in Canadian communities.

In short

  • Lebanon is in Western Asia on the Mediterranean coast.
  • It is known for religious diversity and a history of conflict.
  • Beirut is the capital and largest city.
  • A significant Lebanese diaspora lives in Canada.
Canadian angle

Lebanon has a significant Lebanese diaspora in Canada, and Lebanese culture, cuisine, and heritage are well represented in Canadian communities.

Quick questions

Where is Lebanon?
Lebanon is in Western Asia, in the Levant, on the eastern coast of the Mediterranean Sea. It borders Syria and Israel.
What is Lebanon known for?
Lebanon is known for its Mediterranean coastline, mountainous terrain, religious diversity, and long history as a crossroads of civilizations.
What is Lebanon's population?
Lebanon has a population of more than five million.

Sources

  1. Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lebanon
    Supports: Official name, location, borders, area, population, capital
  2. Encyclopaedia Britannica — https://www.britannica.com/place/Lebanon
    Supports: Location, capital, mountainous terrain, religious diversity
  3. Nations Online Project — https://www.nationsonline.org/oneworld/lebanon.htm
    Supports: Religious groups in Lebanon
  4. Infoplease — https://www.infoplease.com/atlas/middle-east/lebanon-map
    Supports: General country profile, population, history, conflict