Lebanon

Lebanon is a smallMiddle Eastern country situated on the eastern shore of the Mediterranean Sea.It shares borders with Syria to the north and east, and Israel to the south.Despite its compact size—around 10,452 square kilometers—Lebanon boastsremarkable geographic diversity, ranging from sandy coastlines to snow-cappedmountains and fertile valleys. The Bekaa Valley, located between the Lebanonand Anti-Lebanon mountain ranges, is one of the country’s most productiveagricultural regions.Lebanese culturereflects a fusion of Arab, Mediterranean, and Western influences. The countryis celebrated for its cuisine—notably dishes like tabbouleh, hummus, kibbeh,and manousheh—as well as its music, art, and literature. Lebanon also boasts avibrant diaspora, with millions of Lebanese living abroad who remain closelyconnected to their homeland.
UNESCO World Heritage Sites such as Byblos, Baalbek, and the Qadisha Valleyshowcase Lebanon’s ancient and spiritual heritage.