Country Highlights
Lebanon is packed with history, archaeology, natural beauty and a handsome population of fun-loving people whose hospitality and warmth extends the length and breadth of the country.
The Capital  Beirut was rated by New York Times as the number one city to visit in the world to visit in 2009. Please see the link below.

http://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2009/01/11/travel/20090111_DESTINATIONS.html

Location and Information:
The Republic of Lebanon is a country in Western Asia, on the eastern shore of the Mediterranean Sea. It is bordered by Syria to the north and east, and Palestine to the south.

Lebanon –Known to some as the “Switzerland of the East”- has yearly attracted since 2007 a large numbers of tourists to the point that the capital Beirut became widely referred to as the “Paris of the East”.

Lebanon has a moderate Mediterranean climate. It houses large forests of the Cedars of Lebanon, which now serve as the country’s national emblem.

Arabic is the official national language. Most Lebanese are trilingual (Arabic French, English).

The Lebanese currency is Lebanese Lyra (1US$ = 1500 Lebanese Lyras).

Lebanese food is one of the most exquisite food in the world. Lebanese cuisine is generous and abundant. As well as having great variety, it is one of the freshest and most delicious on the planet.

The Lebanese meal usually starts with small portions known as mezza which centers around dips and salads (including the world famous Tabouleh).

 Lebanese sweets are pure artwork that are generally served separately after a meal with black coffee or tea. So, welcome to the great Lebanese cuisine!

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Weather in Beirut and Lebanon
Beirut is on the Mediterranean sea and the weather in June is very nice ranging from 20 to 25C.Please bring your swimming suite,