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Lebanon Travel Guide
The Republic of Lebanon is a country on the eastern shore
of the Mediterranean Sea, bordered by Syria and Israel. The
country’s capital is Beirut and the official language is
Arabic, whilst French is also spoken in many places. The
Lebanese pound is the official currency and the country
drives on the right of the road.
Until the early 20th century Lebanon had been part of the
Ottoman Empire, however when it was part of the defeated
alliance during World War I its empire was dissolved and
France was given Lebanon. In 1926 France established the
Lebanese Republic. During World War II French general
Charles de Gaulle recognised the independence of Lebanon and
free elections were held in 1943, after which the new
government voted to end the French mandate to control the
country.
The Lebanese climate is Mediterranean in its nature. As you
would expect from a Mediterranean climate there are hot and
dry summers, followed by cooler, wetter winters. If you are
visiting the Lebanese coast in the summer time then expect
it to be more humid, thanks to the lack of breeze.
The country’s capital Beirut has been nicknamed ‘The Paris
of the Middle East’ thanks to its reputation as a financial
and business hub on the Mediterranean. As well as the
capital the country boasts a number of UNESCO World Heritage
Sites, such as Byblos, which was inscribed as a UNESCO World
Heritage Site in 1984. Byblos is a city that has been
inhabited since the Neolithic Age, witnessing the arrivals
of many civilisations to the world. It dates back thousands
of years and has such attractions as the ancient Phoenician
Temples, Byblos Castle and Byblos Mosque.
Car hire in Lebanon is advised if you’re going to travel
around the country to the Heritage sites, as well as the
capital, Beirut. By using AnyCarHire.com for your car hire
in Lebanon you’ll be making sure that you’re not being
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