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Lebanon
Lebanon is an Arab country located on the continent of Asia, specifically in the Middle East, with its capital Beirut, and its area is about 10,452 km², and its population is estimated at 5,851,000 million, according to the statistics of 2015.
Lebanon borders the State of Palestine to the north, and the Syrian Arab Republic to the west. It overlooks the waters of the Mediterranean Sea from the west, and its distinguished geographical location helped it to possess many characteristics, natural and aesthetic ingredients, so that it was called the East Hollywood and the gateway to the Middle East.
Lebanon has many tourism ingredients that have made it the primary destination for Arab, international, and even global tourism. It includes many archaeological, touristic and natural sites that encourage tourists from all over the world to visit and learn about them, so we will highlight some of the natural attractions in Lebanon .
Lebanon’s natural features
The coastal region
The coastal areas along the banks of the Red Sea, which extend along the western side of Lebanon, are one of the natural attractions that tourists constantly visit, especially during the summer days, as they see them teeming with tourists from all regions, to enjoy the view of the sea and play various marine games in it.
Bekaa Valley
The Bekaa Valley is an extended plain between the western and eastern mountain ranges, and it is considered the most fertile Lebanese land, in addition to containing two of the most famous and important rivers: the Orontes and the Litani.
Cedar Forest
The Cedar Tree is the symbol of the country, and one of its most prominent features. Its cultivation is spread over large areas of Lebanon, especially in forests and plains.
Jeita Grotto
Jeita Grotto is one of the caves that bear witness to the greatness of nature. It contains internal rivers, hot water eyes, in addition to stalactites, and stalagmites formed by erosion and erosion factors that occurred over thousands of years, to draw a picturesque painting that pleased the beholder.
Natural Reserves
Lebanon contains many natural reserves that protect the environment and preserve nature. Among the most prominent of these associations are the Al-Shouf Cedar Reserve, the Palm Islands protectorate, the Horsh Ehden protectorate, and the Afqa Nature Reserve, and each protectorate holds ingredients that differ from the other, which adds more fun and excitement. When you visit.
Southern Great River
The southern Great River forms the border with Syria and Lebanon to the north, and most of its springs are Syrian, and it flows into the Mediterranean Sea at the town of Arida, and it is indicated that the river was known in ancient times as Eleutheros.
Astun River
The Astun River is also known as the Al-Khuraibah River, originating from the Al-Shuh Spring, and several other springs at the foot of the mountains of Al-Qawmah in Akkar Al-Atika in the Akkar region, and it passes in several towns, especially in Deir Jenin, Al-Hud, Al-Suweisah, and the town of Khraibat Al-Jundi, and therefore it is also called the Al-Khuraibah River In the past, it was famous for its fish resources.
