Lebanon Map

	WARNING: Travel to Lebanon is dangerous due to hostilities between Israel and Hezbollah that have intensified during the Israel–Hamas war. Israeli airstrikes can happen anywhere in the country. Southern Lebanon is a war zone, with skirmishes occurring daily; the situation has further deteriorated since the Israeli invasion. Many countries have recommended that their citizens evacuate.
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	(Information last updated 07 Oct 2024)

Lebanon (Arabic: لبنان, French: Liban) is a country in the Middle East, on the Mediterranean Sea. Rich in diversity and history, Lebanon has hosted the Roman Empire, the Crusades, the Ottoman Empire, and was, for a period of time, controlled by France. The majority of Lebanese are Arabs, as are most of the Palestinians and Syrians living there, but there are also small communities of Assyrians, Armenians and Kurds. Lebanese cuisine is among the most famous of all Middle Eastern cuisines.

Lebanon has been in a state of flux since the end of the Lebanese Civil War in 1990, and it continues to face numerous economic difficulties. That aside, the country has plenty to offer to the traveller: vineyards, nightclubs, ski resorts, and numerous historical and cultural attractions.