Recently, Israel said that its military would take control of southern Lebanon up to the Litani River to create a “security zone”.
About Lebanon:
Location: It is situated on the eastern coast of the Mediterranean Sea in Western Asia.
Borders: It is bounded in the northern and eastern parts by Syria; in the southern part by Israel; in the western part by the Mediterranean Sea.
The country shares its maritime borders with Cyprus.
Capital City: Beirut
Geographical Features of Lebanon:
Climate: Its Mediterranean climate brings mild, wet winters and hot, dry summers.
Mountains: Its major mountains are Lebanon Mountains (Jabal Lubnan), Hermon Ranges.
Highest Peak: The highest point of Lebanon is Qurnat as Sawda’
Major Valley: Bekaa (Al-Biqa)
River: The Litani the most significant river which irrigates the heart of the fertile Bekaa Valley.
Natural Resources: Lebanon has various mineral products which include limestone, gypsum, oil, natural gas, and salt. Other important commodities include semiprecious gemstones.
Economy:Services, including banking and tourism, are Lebanon’s most important economic activities.
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