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    Lebanon's location at the crossroads of the Mediterranean Basin and the Arabian hinterlands has contributed to the country's rich history and shaped a unique cultural identity shaped by religious diversity. Lebanon has a population of more than five million people and covers an area of 10,452 square kilometres (4,036 sq mi).

  2. Feb 24, 2021 · Lebanon is a small Middle East nation situated on the eastern coast of the Mediterranean Sea in Western Asia. It is located in Northern and Eastern hemispheres of the Earth. Lebanon borders has land borders with two countries.

  3. 3 days ago · Lebanon, country consisting of a narrow strip of territory on the eastern shore of the Mediterranean Sea. It was home to ancient Phoenician settlements at sites that continued to be important centers of trade into the modern era. Lebanon became independent in 1943 with Beirut as its capital.

  4. It stretches along the eastern shore of the Mediterranean Sea and its length is almost three times its width. From north to south, the width of its terrain becomes narrower. Lebanon's mountainous terrain, proximity to the sea, and strategic location at a crossroads of the world were decisive factors in shaping its history. [1]

  5. Lebanon, officially Lebanese Republic, Country, Middle East, southwestern Asia, on the eastern shore of the Mediterranean Sea. Area: 4,036 sq mi (10,452 sq km). Population: (2024 est.) 7,447,000. Capital: Beirut. The Lebanese are ethnically a mixture of Phoenician, Greek, Armenian, and Arab elements.

  6. Lebanon. Lebanon is a country in the Middle East, on the Mediterranean Sea. Rich in diversity and history, Lebanon has hosted the Roman Empire, the Crusades, the Ottoman Empire, and was, for a period of time, controlled by France. Map. Directions.

  7. Lebanon borders Israel in the south and Syria in the north. The Anti-Lebanon mountain range forms long stretches of the border between Lebanon and Syria in the east. The country also shares maritime borders with Cyprus.

  8. Lebanon is a West Asian country that lies on the eastern end of the Mediterranean Sea. It is bordered by Syria to the north and east, and Israel is to the south. The island nation of Cyprus is approximately 260 km to the west over the Mediterranean Sea.

  9. Jun 18, 2024 · Lebanon. Middle East. Page last updated: June 18, 2024. Photos of Lebanon. view 13 photos. Introduction. Background. As a result of its location at the crossroads of three continents, the area that is modern-day Lebanon is rich in cultural and religious diversity.

  10. Dec 21, 2021 · Location. Middle East, bordering the Mediterranean Sea, between Israel and Syria. Geographic coordinates. 33 50 N, 35 50 E. Map references. Middle East. Area. total: 10,400 sq km. land: 10,230 sq km. water: 170 sq km. country comparison to the world: 168. Area - comparative. about one-third the size of Maryland. Area comparison map.