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    Place in News

    Posted 09 Oct 2024

    1 min read

    Geographical map featuring Lebanon, Iran, and Iraq, illustrating their locations in the Middle East region.

    Lebanon (Capital: Beirut)

    In recent escalations, Israel has ramped up its offensive against Hezbollah by deploying more troops along the Southern part of Lebanon. 

    Political Features 

    • Location: Narrow strip of territory along the eastern shore of Mediterranean Sea. 
      • West Asian Country, part of Levant  region
    • Bordering Countries: Syria (North and Northeast); Israel (South)
      • Maritime Boundary: Cyprus

    Geographical Features

    • Mountains: Lebanon Mountains (Jabal Lubnan), Anti-Lebanon and Hermon Ranges.
      • Highest Peak: Qurnat al-Sawda
    • Valley: Bekaa (Al-Biqa)
    • Rivers: Litani, Baalbek, Orontes, etc. 
    • Tags :
    • Lebanon
    • Mediterranean Sea
    • Lebanon Mountains
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