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Country Area |
10,452 km˛ (4,015 sq. mi.) |
Place to Visit |
The American University Of Beirut (AUB)
National Museum Of Beirut
Byblos
Mohammad Al-Amin Mosque
Beirut Souks
Baalbek
Tourist Landmark Of Resistance
Raouche
Sursock Museum
Roman Baths
Martyrs’ Square
Pigeon Rocks
Grand Serail
Saifi Village
Beit Ed-Dine Palace |
News |
Dailies with national and international news in Arabic.
Al-Anwar
Al-Diyar
Al-Mustaqbal
An-Nahar
Al-Safir
French-language
L'Orient-Le Jour
Lebanon and international daily news.
English-language
The Daily Star - Lebanon
Daily online news.
Naharnet
Naharnet is one of the first Lebanese online media
News Agency
Lebanese National News Agency
Official Lebanon news. |
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Art Culture |
Beirut National Museum
Lebanon's principal museum of archaeology in Beirut, the museum was officially opened in 1942.
Baalbeck International Festival
Annual event which takes place in the Roman Acropolis celebrating classical music, dance, theatre, opera, and jazz as well as modern world music.
Beiteddine Art Festival
International Art festival.
Byblos International Festival
A festival of world music in the Byblos Ruins at the city of Jbeil. |
Economy Business |
Banque Du Liban
Central Bank of Lebanon.
Beirut Stock Exchange
Chamber of Commerce and Industry
The Chamber of Commerce, Industry and Agriculture of Beirut and Mount Lebanon. |
Transport |
MEA - Middle East Airlines
The national flag-carrier of Lebanon.
Beirut International Airport
Beirut–Rafic Hariri International Airport |
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Tourism |
Discover Lebanon: Mount Lebanon, Beirut, Aanjar, Byblos, Baalbek, Qadisha Valley & Cedars Forest, Lebanon outdoor adventure, historical and cultural tourism, and ecotourism.
Destination Lebanon
Destination Lebanon, the official visitors guide to outdoor adventure, historical and cultural tourism, and ecotourism in Lebanon.
Downtown Beirut
A content rich Beirut portal. |
Education |
American University of Beirut (AUB)
Major university founded in 1866.
Beirut Arab University (BAU)
A private institution for higher education founded in 1960.
Haigazian University
Established in 1955 as a liberal arts institution of higher learning.
Lebanese University (LU)
Established in 1951, the Lebanese University has 16 faculties; it is the only public institution for higher learning in Lebanon.
Lebanese American University
An American institution chartered by the Board of Regents of the University of the State of New York.
MUC
The Matn University College of Technology (MUC) has campuses in Beirut and in Khalda. |
Visa Process |
NOTES FOR LEBANON TOURIST VISAS:
Maximum Stay: 30 days
Multiple entry will require invitation from Lebanon host
TOURIST REQUIREMENTS FOR LEBANON VISAS:
One completed Lebanon visa application
One passport type photo
Physical passport with 6 months validity beyond trip completion and one blank visa page
Non-USA passport holders must provide a copy of green card or US Visa and I-94
One copy of flight itinerary |
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Additional Information |
Climate: Mediterranean.
Type: Parliamentary Republic. Independence: 22 November 1943.
Natural resources: Limestone, iron ore, salt, water-surplus state in a water-deficit region, arable land.
Agriculture products: Citrus, grapes, tomatoes, apples, vegetables, potatoes, olives, tobacco; sheep, goats.
Industries: Banking, food processing, jewelry, cement, textiles, mineral and chemical products, wood and furniture products, oil refining, metal fabricating.
Exports - commodities: jewelry, base metals, chemicals, consumer goods, fruit and vegetables, tobacco, construction minerals, electric power machinery and switchgear, textile fibers, paper
Imports - commodities: petroleum products, cars, medicinal products, clothing, meat and live animals, consumer goods, paper, textile fabrics, tobacco, electrical machinery and equipment, chemicals |
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