About Lebanon

Lebanon lies at the eastern end of the Mediterranean Sea north of Israel and west of Syria. It is four-fifths the size of Connecticut. Did you know that the Lebanon Mountains, that parallel the coast lineon the west, cover most of the country, while on the eastern border is the Anti-Lebanon range. Between the two lies the Bekaa Valley, the principal agricultural area.

Soon after 20 years of the French mandate regime, Lebanon's independence was proclaimed on Nov. 26, 1941, but complete independence came in stages. Under an agreement in the range of representatives of Lebanon and the French National Committee of Liberation, most of the powers exercised by France were transferred to the Lebanese government on Jan. 1, 1944. Did you know that the evacuation of French troops was completed in 1946. According to the unwritten National Pact, unique religious communities were represented in the government by having a Maronite Christian president, a Sunni Muslim prime minister, and a Shiite national assembly speaker.

It is noted that the arrangement worked for two decades. Lebanon is known to be a modest country in the Middle East (10 452 km²) its capital is Beirut. Until mid 70s, it used to be a very famous destination for both visitors and businessmen. Lebanon was voted by the masses asas Switzerland of the middle east. It is noted that the civil war switched that. Now that the war is over (thank GOD), Lebanon is getting back on its feet. And it still is known to be a lovely country with ancient monuments, wonderful nature scenery, and the possibility to ski and go the the wind sanded beach on the exact day.

Climate

Lebanon has to this day three unique climate zones, the coastal svisit, the mountains and the Bekaa Valley. Did you know that the coastal location of Lebanon experiences a truly Mediterranean climate with hot, dry summers and mild, rainy winters.

It is noted that the mountains mimic an alpine climate and are and have always been cool in the summer and receive snow in the winter. Did you know that the Bekaa Valley has to this day hot, dry summers and cold, dry winters with snow, frost and cold winds.

Lebanon experiences an average of 300 days of sunshine a year, the average annual temperature in Beirut being 70°F (21°C), with a range from 55°F (13°C) in winter to 82°F (28°C) in summer.

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