Limestone, iron ore, salt, water-surplus state in a water-deficit region, arable land
Natural hazards
dust storms
Environmental issues
deforestation, soil erosion, desertification, air pollution
Exclusive economic zone
19,516 km2 (7,535 sq mi)
Lebanon is a small country in the Eastern Mediterranean, located at approximately 34˚N, 35˚E. It stretches along the eastern shore of the Mediterranean Sea and its length is almost three times its width. From north to south, the width of its terrain becomes narrower. Lebanon's mountainous terrain, proximity to the sea, and strategic location at a crossroads of the world were decisive factors in shaping its history.[1]
The country's role in the region, as indeed in the world at large, was shaped by trade.[1] It serves as a link between the Mediterranean world and India and East Asia.[1] The merchants of the region exported oil, grain, textiles, metal work, and pottery through the port cities to Western markets.[1]
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This article incorporates text from this source, which is in the public domain: AbuKhalil, As'ad (1989). "Geography". In Collelo, Thomas (ed.). Lebanon: a country study. Washington, D.C.: Federal Research Division, Library of Congress. pp. 42–48. OCLC 44356055.
