Lebanon - Wikipedia After the dissolution of the Ottoman Empire following World War I, Lebanon came under the Mandate for Syria and the Lebanon, administered by France, which established Greater Lebanon
Lebanon | History, Map, People, Economy, Religion | Britannica Lebanon is a 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 Facts, Map, Population, GDP | The World Factbook Lebanon subsequently experienced periods of political turmoil interspersed with prosperity built on its position as a regional center for finance and trade The country's 1975-90 civil war, which resulted in an estimated 120,000 fatalities, was followed by years of social and political instability, and sectarianism remains a key element of
Situation in Lebanon | OHCHR Another tragic chapter in Lebanon’s history is being written, bringing more suffering to civilians Since 2 March, at least 886 people have been killed, including at least 111 children, according to Lebanese authorities Israeli airstrikes have destroyed hundreds of homes and civilian infrastructure, including healthcare facilities At the same time, Hezbollah fighters have launched
Country Fact Sheet - Lebanon | OCHA The Republic of Lebanon is a upper-middle income country of about 4 3 million inhabitants Lebanon borders Syria to the east and north and Israel to the south The country is divided into 6 governorates (Beirut, Mount Lebanon, Bekaa, North Lebanon, South Lebanon and Nabatiyeh)
Lebanon - Al-Monitor Lebanon-Israel ceasefire extended 45 days as US opens security talks The Pentagon will host Israeli and Lebanese military delegations for a round of separate security talks later this month
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