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FAQs: Lebanon

What should I know about Lebanon?

Located at the crossroads of the Mediterranean in West Asia, Lebanon is home to a long and rich cultural diversity and ethnic mixture. The country is bordered to the north and east by Syria, to the south by Israel, while the Mediterranean Sea separates Lebanon and the island of Cyprus to the west. The narrow coastal terrain of Lebanon is mostly populated by mountains, with a dozen rivers flowing down its slopes and into its valleys.

Why should I choose Lebanon for my adventure?

A terrain of diversity

The coastal strip of land contains a great range of activities to explore the wild. During the winter months, the Lebanese slopes are packed with snow and attract skiers and snowboarders in search of fresh runs. Father up the mountains ungroomed slopes are a magnet for backcountry skiers. During the spring months, flora and fauna reshow their colours, breathing fresh life into hiking trails that show-off panoramic views.

Rich cultural cocktail

Despite its tiny size, Lebanon is packed full of rich history. Being sandwiched by the Mediterranean Basin to the west and the Arabian world to the east, the country has largely been shaped by these pulling cultural forces. Its diversity of religion, ethnicity, culture and traditions have all been influenced since ancient times, from the Assyrians, Greeks and Romans, to the Persians, Arabs, Ottoman Turks and the French.

Treasured trees

The mountains have a huge influence in the country’s culture. One source of national pride is its UNESCO-protected Cedars of God, which once thrived across Mount Lebanon and was highly prized by Egyptians for shipbuilding, while the Ottoman Empire used the cedars for constructing the railway. The cedar tree is even symbolised on the nation’s flag.

What can I expect from the weather in Lebanon?

The climate of Lebanon is mostly Mediterranean, characterised by long and hot dry summers, and cool and rainy winters. In the high mountainous altitude, winters are colder with snowfall, while spring offers pleasantly warm temperatures.

Which language is predominantly spoken in Lebanon?

Arabic and French.

What currency is accepted in Lebanon?

Lebanese pound.

What’s the country code of Lebanon?

+961.

What’s the high season in Lebanon?

Visit in the winter months between mid-December and April for prime skiing conditions. Or visit during the spring months of April and May if you’re coming for climbing and hiking.

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