Lebanon (Capital: Beirut)
Recently, there have been discussions in Israel about extending the country’s northern border to the Litani River.
- Israeli forces occupied southern Lebanon from 1982 to 2000.
Political Features
- Location: A narrow strip of territory in the Levant region of West Asia.
- Bordering Countries: Syria (North and East) and Isreal (South).
- Maritime borders: Cyprus
- Bordering Water Bodies: Mediterranean Sea.
Geographical Features
- Highest Peak: Qurnet Al Sawda
- Major Valley: Bekaa (Al-Biqa)
- Mountains: Lebanon Mountains (Jabal Lubnan), Hermon Ranges.
