The Republic of Lebanon is a country in the Middle East on the Mediterranean Sea. Despite its small size (about the size of Jamaica), Lebanon has many great destinations, with some of the world's oldest cities, and venues hard to find in other parts of the Middle East, such as vineyards, nightclubs, and ski resorts. Lebanese cuisine is among the most renowned Middle Eastern cuisines.

The country is marked by two mountain ridges that run parallel to the Mediterranean coastline. The Mount Lebanon ridge is close to the sea, and is cut across from north to south by transverse valleys and canyons. The landscape is mostly mountainous and sometimes very rugged, with steep cliffs and gradients. Streams are frequent and provide ample resources for cultivation and natural vegetation.

The AntiLebanon runs parallel east of the Mount Lebanon ridge, and forms part of the border with Syria. The Bekaa valley, with ample flatlands traversed by the Orontes (Nahr al-Aasi) and Litani rivers, runs between the two ridges.

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