Lebanon

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Recently, talks between the U.S. and Iran were called off due to intense fighting between Israel and Hezbollah in southern Lebanon.

About Lebanon

• Location: It is situated on the eastern coast of the Mediterranean Sea in Western Asia.
• Borders: It is bounded in the northern and eastern parts by Syria; in the southern part by Israel; in the western part by the Mediterranean Sea.
• Capital City: Beirut

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Geographical Features of Lebanon

• Climate: Its Mediterranean climate brings mild, wet winters and hot, dry summers.
• Mountains: Its major mountains are Lebanon Mountains (Jabal Lubnan), Hermon Ranges.
• Highest Peak: The highest point of Lebanon is Qurnat as Sawda’ which peaks at 10,128 ft. (3,087 m) in the Lebanon Mountains.
• Major Valley: Bekaa (Al-Biqa)
• River: The Litani the most significant river which irrigates the heart of the fertile Bekaa Valley.
• Natural Resources: It mainly consists of mineral products which include limestone, gypsum, oil, natural gas, and salt.

Source: TH