Lebanon : is a country in the East Mediterranean, Lebanon's location at the crossroads of the Mediterranean Basin and the Arabian hinterland has dictated its rich history, and shaped a cultural identity of religious and ethnic diversity, The earliest evidence of civilization in Lebanon dates back more than 7,000 years—predating recorded history. Lebanon was known in its heyday as the "Switzerland of the East, It attracted large numbers of tourists,such that the capital Beirut was referred to as "Paris” of the Middle East. Area 10,452 km2 , Population 4,224,000, Currency Lebanese pound (LBP), Time zone EET (UTC+2) - Summer (DST) EEST (UTC+3), Drives on the right ISO 3166 code LB ,Internet TLD .lb ,Calling code 961[5] , Legislature Parliament,languages:Arabic,French,English.