Beirut

Beirut ({{lang-ar|بيروت}}, 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.

Geography

Backed by the Mount Lebanon mountains, Beirut is situated on a spur where the narrow coastal plain projects into the Mediterranean Sea. Beirut is located at 33°54' North, 35°31'59" East (33.90, 35.5333). http://earth-info.nga.mil/gns/html/cntry_files.html

Related Topics:
Mount Lebanon - Mediterranean

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