Lebanon / Place guide
Discover Lebanon
Lebanon lies beside the eastern Mediterranean. A coastal strip, the Lebanon Mountains and the Bekaa Valley follow one another over relatively short distances. Elevation therefore gives the country pronounced geographical contrasts.
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Explore Lebanon
Coast and parallel mountains
Urban coastal areas have a different setting from inland valleys. Mountain chains help explain connections and separations within the national landscape rather than one continuous maritime region.
Beirut within a layered history
The capital occupies the sea-facing urban zone. Trade, religion and cultural exchange contributed many historical chapters. This guide describes those geographical relationships; an older photograph or monument name does not establish the present condition or accessibility of a particular location.
Background source: Lebanon. Editorial text: OrbiPlace.
Start with the city overview, then zoom in to explore streets and landmarks. The location point does not define municipal boundaries.