Lebanon has always been a very special country. Its long history, natural beauty and the spirit of its people give it a place in the heart of all those have been there. With its legendary hospitality, natural and tourist sites and its delicious food, Lebanon is indeed a unique place to visit.
An independent republic since 1943, it is a compact country of 10,452 square kilometers with a population approaching 3.5 millions.
Lebanon is located at the meeting point of three continents, and over the centuries it has been the crossroads of many civilizations whose traces may still be seen today. Its countryside is a place of rocks, cedar trees and magnificent ruins that look down from the mountains to the sea. In the winter the high peaks are covered with snow and in summer their limestone slopes look white in the distance. Two rocky ranges traverse Lebanon parallel to the seacoast, separated by the high plateau of the Beqaa valley. Along the coast are the five famous cities of Beirut, Byblos, Sidon, Tripoli and Tyre, the names of ancient Phoenicia. Other famous places and cities are Beit El Dine, Jeitta Grotto and The Cedars.