Lebanon is little more than 4,000 square miles, sitting majestically on the azure Mediterranean. The capital, Beirut, for many years affectionately dubbed “Paris of the Middle East”, Tourists once again flock to this picture-perfect coastal city. The Lebanese are resourceful, independent, industrious, and possess a strong spirit of perseverance. Arabic is the official language, but French, English, and Armenian are fluently spoken. The country’s principal exports include agricultural products, textiles, precious and semi-precious metals and jewelry, and metals.
