Lebanon

Lebanon, officially the Republic of Lebanon, is a country in the Levant region of West Asia. It is bordered by Syria to the north and east, by Israel to the south, and by the Mediterranean Sea to the west; Cyprus lies a short distance away from the country's coastline. Lebanon is located at the crossroads of the Mediterranean Basin and the Arabian hinterlands. Lebanon has a population of more than five million people and covers an area of 10,452 square kilometres (4,036 sq mi). Beirut is the country's capital and largest city.

Some of the key events about Lebanon

64 BCE
Lebanon became part of the Roman Empire, ushering in a period of prosperity and cultural development
1516
Lebanon came under Ottoman rule, leading to a long period of relative stability and economic growth
1920
The State of Greater Lebanon was established under French mandate, laying the foundation for modern Lebanon
1943
Lebanon gained independence from France, marking the beginning of its sovereignty
1960s
Beirut became known as the "Paris of the Middle East" due to its cultural and economic prominence
1975
The Lebanese Civil War began, lasting 15 years and resulting in over 120,000 fatalities
1982
Israel invaded Lebanon, leading to a prolonged occupation of southern Lebanon
1983
Two truck bombings in Beirut killed 299 American and French peacekeepers
1985
A series of car bombings in Beirut killed over 200 people
1991
The Taif Agreement ended the Lebanese Civil War, bringing peace and stability to the country
2000
Israel withdrew from southern Lebanon, ending an 18-year occupation
2005
The Cedar Revolution led to the withdrawal of Syrian troops from Lebanon, restoring full sovereignty
2005
Former Prime Minister was assassinated in a massive explosion in Beirut
2006
A 34-day war between Hezbollah and Israel caused significant destruction and casualties
2008
Armed clashes in Beirut between Hezbollah and government supporters led to political crisis
2013
Two suicide bombings at the Iranian embassy in Beirut killed 23 people
2015
A garbage crisis erupted, leading to widespread protests and political instability
2018
Lebanon held its first parliamentary elections in nine years, reinforcing its democratic process
2020
A massive explosion at Beirut's port killed over 200 people and devastated large parts of the city
3000 BCE
The ancient city of Byblos was founded, becoming one of the oldest continuously inhabited cities in the world

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