Lebanon

Lebanon is home to the bustling Mediterranean city of Beirut--one of the oldest cities in the world that has been constantly inhabited. It's also home to rugged mountains and magnificent cedar trees. Readers learn how the migration of peoples and different empires throughout history have shaped the culture of those who live in Lebanon today. This guide to life in Lebanon explores the religions, arts, and cuisine of this nation through exciting text and fact-filled sidebars. Vibrant photographs from around the country and helpful fact boxes provide additional insight.