Facts About Lebanon
Capital: Beirut
Population: Approximately 4 million
Monetary Unit: The Lebanese Pound
Area: 10,452 square kilometers

Government
   Lebanon is a democratic republic with a parliamentary system of government and a cabinet headed by a prime minister. Its constitution is based on the separation of executive, legislative and judicial powers, with a president elected for a six-year term. The 128 members of parliament are elected by universal adult suffrage for a four year term. The Lebanese Republic is divided into six regional administrative districts, or Mohafazaat: Beirut, North Lebanon, South Lebanon, The Beqaa and Nabatiyeh.

Snow Ski and Water Ski
   Lebanon is one of the few winter sports centers in the Middle East and certainly the most extensive.
The season begins in December and continues until April in a winter landscape surprising in its variety and beauty. The largest resorts have hotels, chalets and other facilities, including good ski lifts.
There are six winter resorts: The Cedars (2,300 meters), Faraya/Ouyoun es Siman (1,890 meters), Laklouk (1,740 meters), Faqra (1,750 meters), Qanat Bakiche (1,900 meters) and Zaarour (1,900 meters).
    Lebanon's long varied coastline and its Mediterranean climate make it an ideal place for water sports. Numerous resort complexes, beaches and swimming clubs have aquatic amusements and sports on offer, including water skiing, surfing, underwater fishing, sailing, scuba diving and snorkeling

Museums to Visit 
AUB ARCHEOLOGICAL MUSEUM in Beirut has an extensive collection of artifacts from Lebanon and the Near East.
The NATIONAL MUSEUM in Beirut whose collections of archaeological artifacts are the most extensive in the country.
The SURSOCK MUSEUM in Beirut has regular art shows and a permanent exhibition.
The PALACE OF BEITEDDINE in the Shouf houses an important collection of mosaics and other artifacts.
The WAX MUSEUM in Byblos features scenes from Lebanon's ancient to recent past.
The GIBRAN MUSEUM located in a mountain monastery in Bsharreh, displays a large collection of manuscripts and paintings by the great Lebanese poet.

Dinning and Night Life
In Lebanon there is no shortage of entertainment. You can dine in elegance on fine European cuisine or lunch at rustic riverside cafes. It is possible to enjoy floor shows at trendy nightspots or relax at a pub or bar. All kind of dancing are enjoyed, from the traditional Dabke to oriental or "belly dancing" and disco dancing. There are restaurants specializing in European and eastern cooking as well as innumerable establishments offering Lebanese food.