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ADMINISTRATIVE CAPITAL/COMMERCIAL CAPITAL: Beirut
GEOGRAPHY
The area of Lebanon comes closer to 10,452 sq Km's and due to its long rectangular shape, The islands Length is almost three times than its width.Lebanon has a coast Line of 225km's.
DEMOGRAPHY
A population of close to 4.2 Million. Muslims account for about 59.7% of the population.
CLIMATE
Lebanon has a long hot and dry summer while the winter tend to be short and rainy. Average temperature's close to 20°C (68°F). Autumn and spring promises a warm and pleasant climate which will be ideal for visitors.
LANGUAGES SPOKEN
Arabic is the official language. French & English are widely used as well.
LOCAL TIME
GMT+2 hrs
GMT +1 hr Day Light saving time.
BUSINESS HOURS
Government: 8 AM to 2 PM
General: 8 AM to 5 PM
HOLIDAYS
New Years Day: January 1st
Armenian Christmas : January 6th
St. Maroun Day: February 9th
Labor Day : May 1st
Ascention : August 15th
Independence Day : November 22nd
Christmas Day : December 25th
Based on the lunar calandar:
Eid Al-Fitre
Eid Al-Adha
Islamic New Year(Muharram 1st)
Prophet Mohammad(pbuh) Birthday
CURRENCY
Lebanese Pounds
IMPORTANT PHONE NUMBERS
Police: 112or 999
Medical: 140
Fire: 175
Introduction to Lebanon
Located on the eastern coast of the Mediterranean Sea at the confluence of three continents, Lebanon is a spectacular country featuring green valleys, alpine peaks and sun-kissed beaches. The mesmerising natural beauty is further enhanced by the pleasant climate of the country. The capital, Beirut is also the largest city and has been named among the liveliest cities in the world.In the past Beirut was popularly referred to as the "Paris of the Middle East". There are several sites for travellers to visit in the city. Some of the monuments in the city include Pigeon Rocks, Place de I'Etoile, Martyr's Statue and Jeita Grotto.
The museums and galleries in the city have received a lot of attention from visitors. Museums in Beirut include National Museum of Beirut, Sursock Museum, AUB Museum, Beirut Art Museum, Emmagoss Gallery and Matignon Gallery. Travellers can also spend some enjoyable time at the parks of the city.
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