Lebanon is a small country located in the middle east, along the Mediterranean Sea. It is situated between the countries Israel and Syria. Lebanon has a rich historical and cultural heritage, having been the homeland of many ancient civilizations and clans.
Lebanon - Land and People are of great importance, as it has been through many important and significant historical periods.
The country of Lebanon is approximately of a rectangular shape, with variety in terrain and weather patterns. There is an alternating pattern of lowlands and mountainous regions.
Lebanon has been under the rule of many great civilizations since ancient times, including the Phoenician, Greek, Roman, Byzantine, Arab and Ottoman empires. This enigmatic mix of civilizations and cultures renders to the current Lebanese population a degree of uniqueness. The people of Lebanon are mainly of Arabian descent, with a predominantly Islamic background. Many other religions and ethnicities are also represented in Lebanon.
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