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.

Dec 18, 2025 · Lebanon, country consisting of a narrow strip of territory on the eastern shore of the Mediterranean Sea. It is one of the world’s smaller sovereign states. The capital is Beirut.

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For all the flavors of its storied past and rugged natural beauty, Lebanon is a well-kept tourist secret that begs exploration. There are four main geographic regions in Lebanon, differentiated by topography …

Dec 18, 2025 · Israel attacking Lebanon every four hours as ceasefire frays At least 127 civilians have been killed in Israeli strikes, the UN says, as Israel alleges that Hezbollah is seeking to rebuild its ...

6 days ago · The Lebanese militant group has resisted calls to lay down all its arms, risking a return to war with Israel.

Beginning with its independence on November 22, 1943, Lebanon has been and continues to be an integral player in the Middle East and throughout the international community. As an Arab country, …

Aug 7, 2012 · 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 …