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   Why is Lebanon important to the Middle East?

   • With its high literacy rate and traditional mercantile culture, Lebanon has been an important commercial hub for the Middle East. It has also often been at the centre of Middle Eastern conflicts, despite its small size, because of its borders with Syria and Israel and its uniquely complex communal make-up.

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   What is Lebanon known for?

   • 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.

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   Is Lebanon a good place to live?

   • Lebanon is one of the most densely populated countries in the Mediterranean area and has a high rate of literacy. Notwithstanding its meagre natural resources, Lebanon long managed to serve as a busy commercial and cultural centre for the Middle East. This outward image of vitality and growth nevertheless disguised serious problems.

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   What makes Lebanon different from other Arab countries?

   • Lebanon shares many of the cultural characteristics of the Arab world, yet it has attributes that differentiate it from many of its Arab neighbours. Its rugged, mountainous terrain has served throughout history as an asylum for diverse religious and ethnic groups and for political dissidents.

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   1 day 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 proclaimed its independence in 1943 with Beirut as its capital.

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   1 day ago · On 1 October, Israel began a ground invasion of southern Lebanon. Shortly afterwards, Iran launched more than 180 missiles towards Israel. With the war in Gaza still ongoing, fears of an all-out ...

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   Sep 14, 2024 · Lebanon, a small but important country on the Mediterranean coast, occupies a special place on the political and geopolitical map of the Middle East. The country’s history, its religious diversity and its political system fundamentally influence its regional role and its international relations.

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   1 day ago · The failure to fulfill all of UNSCR 1701’s provisions explains, in part, why Israeli forces have been drawn back into Lebanon. The following elements from UNSCR 1701 are crucial: The requirement for the disarmament of all armed groups in Lebanon, so “there will be no weapons or authority in Lebanon other than that of the Lebanese State”

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    Sep 24, 2024 · Terror and despair gripped Lebanese residents as Israeli bombs killed more than 500 people, including women and children, and wounded more than 1,800 others, authorities said, as residents fled...