Beirut

Beirut (, transliterated Bayrūt - the French name, Beyrouth, was also commonly used in English in the past) is the capital, largest city and chief seaport of Lebanon.

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Beirut is the home of about 1.8 million people (2.1 million if the surrounding metropolitan areas are included), and is the commercial, banking and financial center of the region. The city is set to host the Winter Asian Games in 2011 and Jeux de la Francophonie (Francophone Games) in 2009.

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Beirut related Images and Photos (experimental)

Central District Beirut Lebanon

The Taking of Beirut by the Crusaders in 1197 1842

Ancient Roman Ruins of Baalbek North-East of Beirut in the Bekaa Valley Lebanon July 3 2006

Men are Silhouetted Against the Sea as They Fish and Relax on the Beirut Coastline August 24 2006