Lebanon

Lebanon Latest News

Recently, Israel said that its military would take control of southern Lebanon up to the Litani River to create a “security zone”.

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.
• The country shares its maritime borders with Cyprus. 
• Capital City: Beirut

‹ ›

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: Lebanon has various mineral products which include limestone, gypsum, oil, natural gas, and salt. Other important commodities include semiprecious gemstones.
• Economy: Services, including banking and tourism, are Lebanon’s most important economic activities.

Source: TOI