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Lebanon is located in the Middle East, bordering the eastern
end of the Mediterranean Sea, north of Israel and west of Syria. Most of the country is covered by the Lebanon Mountains which
run parallel to the coast on the west side.
Travel Insurance for Lebanon:
Area: Worldwide exc. USA / Canada
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Know Before You Go:
FCO Country Advice for Lebanon
On the eastern side
of the border is the Anti-Lebanon mountain range and between
the two ranges lies the Bekaa Valley , which is the country’s
main agricultural area.
The population is a mixture of Arab and Mediterranean peoples,
comprised of mainly Arabs, with some Armenian and other races.
The dominant religion is Muslim, with Christians and some Jewish.
The official languages are Arabic and French, with some Armenian.
English is used and understood in many areas.
Lebanon in the past was a very popular destination for travellers
and business people. However, civil war and unrest changed things
for many years but they are returning to normal. It is a very
lovely country with mountains, beautiful scenery, and coastal
resorts, which affords the opportunity to either go to the beach
or go skiing in the same day.
The gigantic Roman temple remains at Baalbek are a must-see.
Also coastal areas such as Tripoli . Tripoli is the second largest
city in Lebanon , and a popular destination for visitors with
the crusader ruins, castle and religious buildings. There are
dozens of fascinating museums to visit containing ancient relics
recovered from archeological sites and many fascinating cultural
and historical exhibits. Byblos , north of Beirut , is a busy
place with modern office buildings mingling with the old town
and medieval Crusader and Arab archaeological sites and ruins.
The caves at Jeita are a popular attraction for visitors, with
the impressive caverns and subterranean lakes and boat tours.
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In the southern part of the country are the Phoenician port
cities of Tyre and Sidon . Some of the attractions in these areas
are the Phoenician Temple of Echmoun from the seventh century
BC. Thee are ancient castles, mosques, and remains of buildings
from the Roman and Greek eras.
Lebanon also has world-class resorts, where you can swim, dive
and sail and enjoy the Mediterranean climate.
There are too many fascinating places to visit in Lebanon to
mention here, with its caves, churches, monasteries and glimpses
into the lives of ancient civilizations that once thrived in
this land.
Weather
/ Climate
Lebanon ’s climate is mainly Mediterranean , with hot dry
summers and mild wet winters. In the mountainous areas there
is snow during the winter months.
Links
www.lebanontourism.org This
site gives a lot of useful information for anyone planning
to visit Lebanon , including visa requirements and practical
information.
Disclaimer: While we have tried to ensure this information
is correct we do not accept responsibility for any inaccuracy.
* Inclusion on this guide does not guarantee travel insurance is available in this country at any given time. Travel Insurance is not available in countries for which the F.C.O. advise against travel to.
** At the time of writing, the F.C.O. advised against travel to countries, or areas thereof, marked thus at the time of writing. Travel Insurance is not available in areas where the F.C.O. advise against travel to.
You are strongly advised to visit the F.C.O. web site for up to date information and general travel advice before you travel.
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