"Beyrouth, Byrouth, Byrutus and Berythus " a Beirut Travel Page by nadina

Beirut conveys a sense of life and energy that is immediately apparent.

Did you Know ?

» Lebanon's name has been around for 4,000 years non-stop.

» Lebanon's name has been mentioned in the Bible 4 times.

» Lebanon is the country that has the most books written about it.

» Lebanon is one of the most populated in its archeological sites.

» Lebanon is the only Asian Middle Eastern country that has no desert.

» Lebanon is the only non-dictorial country in the arab world.

» The only temple of Jupiter is in Baalbeck.

» Byblos is the oldest city in the world.

» Lebanon has 17 religious Communities.

» Lebanon has 40 daily newspapers.

» Lebanon has over 100 banks.

» 70% of the students are in private schools.

» There's 1 doctor for every 10 people.

» There are 15 rivers in Lebanon.

» Beirut was destroyed and rebuilt 7 times.

» There are around 3,500,000 Lebanese.

» There are around 12,000,000 Lebanese abroad (outside Lebanon).

» The first law school was built in Lebanon.
DID YOU KNOW???

Beirut, the capital of Lebanon,Named Beroth, the city of wells, by the Phoenicians. It is one of the oldest settlements of man as evidenced by relics from the prehistoric communities.

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Rawchee in Ras Beirut

This is the much photographed rocks.

The best way to see Beirut is on foot. A good place to rest is the area of Raouche, where Beirut's famous Pigeon Rocks stand tall and proud in the sparkling sea.

The city's offshore Pigeon Rocks are perfect for sunset watching...

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Beirut-city

BEIRUT

Now there's no stopping you from :heading to the capital of Lebanon
and
The gateway to a place with a glorious past.