Lebanon
Capital
Beirut
Population
~5.6 million
Currency
Lebanese Pound (LBP)
Quick Facts
- Languages
- Arabic, French
- Religion
- Islam, Christianity
- Climate
- Mediterranean; hot, dry summers and mild, wet winters
Culture & History
Known for: cedar trees, diverse religious groups, civil war history, and cuisine
Also famous for: Baalbek ruins, nightlife, and beaches
Food: Hummus, Falafel
Brief History
Ancient Phoenicia; part of the Ottoman Empire; French mandate; independent republic; civil war (1975-1990); diverse religious communities