About Lebanon

AME Info Geography, people, government, economy, communication, transportation

Arab DataNet Country profile, key facts, overview, economic review, political structure, sector analysis, investment, government, companies....

ArabInfo Overview, government, history, links

ArabNet Overview, history, geography, business, culture, government, transport, tour guide, links

Atlapedia Geography, climate, people, demography, religion, education, modern history, currency, other information...

BBC Country Profile Key facts, figures and dates

Britannica.Com Country info, land, people, economy, society, government, history, culture, maps, statistics, links....

CIA World Factbook Map, geography, people, government, economy, communications, transportation, military, issues

Country Reports Economy, defense, geography, government, people, anthem, map, news, weather, links....

Encarta OnLine Info, land & resources, population, economy, government, history, other related items, links....

Encyclopaedia of the Orient Geography, politics, economy, health, education, religion, people, history, anthem, cities....

Expedia Almanac, fast facts, communications, on business, health & safety, transportation, traveller's directory

Focus OnLine Lebanon - Capital of the Middle East. General info, regions, tourism, cuisine, music, maps....

Info Please General info, map, geography, government, history, land & people....

Lebanon in a Panoramic View A virtual visit

MidEast.Com Beirut, Baalbeck, Tripoli, Aanjar, Byblos, Sidon, Jeita grotto, Zahle, the Cedars, Beiteddine, Tyre....

MidEastUK Introduction, cities, essentials, services, slide show, map

Nation By Nation Info, government, human rights, news, geography, history, people, links....

US Department of State - Background Notes People, history, government, political conditions, economy, travel, business, foreign relations....

US Library of Congress Everything you ever wanted to know about Lebanon....

World66 General info, cities, history, people, economy, getting around, getting there, links....

Cities, Towns, Municipalities & Places

Ain-Ebel Known as Arousset el Jnoub, the Bride of the South

Ainab Municipality Classified as a tourist village

Aley + Aley city, photos, guide, gateway, services....

Alma-El-Chaab + A southern town in Tyre county on a lovely hill surrounded by valleys and enclaves

Amioun Administrative center of the el Koura District. History, archeology, gallery....

Anjar In the middle of the Bekaa valley

Anjar Omayaad ruins in Lebanon

Ankoun + Information about its geography, social and cultural life

Baalbek Historians listed them among the 'wonders of the world'

Batroun One of the oldest cities of the world and it's the capital of the Caza....

Bintjbeil + More than 50% of Bint Jbeil's people have migrated....

Brummana Lebanon's luxury heaven in the mountain

Dhour Shweir Local news, photos, events....

Joun Spread over seven hills at 400-500 meters above sea level overlooking Saida

Jounieh Municipality, events, tourism, hotels, photos....

Kalamoun Municipality, phone directory, photo gallery, history

Kalamoun The town, history & culture, industry & products, gallery, news....

Lwaiza A village in South Lebanon

Miziara Bringing Miziarians together. History, picture gallery....

Mlikh History, photo gallery, places....

North Lebanon Villages & towns....

Saida (Sidon) History, government, entertainment, education, directory....

Tripoli News, history, social, tourism, business, sport, gateway

Tripoli City Past & Present, media

World Monuments Endangered sites: Enfeh, near Tripoli

World Monuments Endangered sites: Ancient Tyre

Flag, Maps, Useful Information....

Cellular News Cellular coverage map, systems, frequencies....

Ethnologue Languages

Flag Description, meaning, history, interesting facts and other flags

Flag Explanation, historical, military & political flags....

Maps Country & city, historical, thematic maps

Maps Cities & towns. Global position, altitude, WAPF (weather) forcast,

World Clock Local time, sunrise, sunset, GMT offset, daylight saving....

World Paper Money Paper currency since 1944

for Lebanon products: Stamps, collectables, etc....

Business and Economy

Australian Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade Fact sheet (pdf) & travel information....

Beirut Stock Exchange Markets, listed companies, authorized dealers, bulletins, news....

Bilateral Relations with Japan Diplomatic, investment, economic cooperation, residents....

Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Beirut To promote all sectors and activities of the private economy in Lebanon

Lebanon and the IMF Position in the fund, reports....

MBendi Business information, news, industries, events

Muslim Trade Network Trade reference directory and guide....

Organization of Islamic Countries - SESRTCIC + The most comprehensive database: statistical, economic and social

Ports Focus Ports, harbours, marinas....

US Department of State Country commercial guide 2001 (pdf)

World Bank Lebanon at a glance (pdf)

Banks

Al-Baraka Bank Promote the concept and use of Islamic Banking practice

Allied Business Bank A medium sized bank according to Lebanese standards

Banque Audi All facets of commercial banking, private banking, investment banking and retail banking

Banque du Liban Safeguarding of the currency in order to ensure a basis for sustained social and economic growth

Banque Saradar + Products & services, financial markets, Netbank

Beirut Riyad Bank Commercial banking operations and financial services

Byblos Bank Provider of financial services to small and medium size enterprises

Directories, Job Opportunities

Career Lebanon Online recruiters

First Lebanon + Detailed, accurate and updated information about Lebanese companies. Information about Lebanon

JC Conseil Recruitment & Executive Search....

Made in Lebanon Commercial guide, fairs/exhibitions, industrial directory. Cedar's Land: History, culture, cuisine....

Investment & Promotion....

Association of Lebanese Industrialists Concerted and balanced effort at promoting and developing industry in Lebanon

Investment Development Authority To attract private capital investment in support of national development and reconstruction

Italian Institute for Foreign Trade + Beirut activities, news from Italy....

Window Arab World Internet advertising in Lebanon

Extensive database of more than 12,500 projects and tenders.
Updated on a daily basis with the latest business information in 14 countries in the Middle East

Art, Culture & Sport

Al-Mashriq - The Levant Cultural riches & gateway

Beiteddine Festival Welcomes the most talented and renowned international artists

Tyre Festival Encourage talents in various cultural domains

Art, Literature, Photography, Cinema....

Ameen Rihani Founder of the Arab American literature. Biography and works....

George Khairallah Deco painter, paintings, graphics, gallery....

Gibran Khalil Gibran Works, art, museum. Bsharri, biography....

Haitham Kalakesh Digital Gallery

Joseph Matar + Lebanon Art - Home of the artist painter

Mariam Hallab Painter

Marina Kharma Painter. Biography, gallery, info.... Closer Observation of Nature

Michael Khoury "To find all that is truth in beauty whether physically or emotionally beautiful is why I paint"

Tarek Atrissi Graphic designer

Galerie Manon Works of various painters & sculptors

M. Farroukh Museum Portraits, still life, landscapes....

One Fine Art + Painters, sculptors, photographers, conceptual art, poets - Biographies and works

Internet Movie Database Movie & TV reports

Music, Song & Dance....

Amin Sultan One of the most talented Middle Eastern singers in the United States

Farid El-Atrash The king of the lute - An actor, a singer, a composer....

Fairouz Information on Fairouz and the Rahbani brothers

Fairouz + Life, history, achievements, plays, movies, concerts

Nicola Osta Singer. Archives, photos, posters, MP3....

Setrak Setrakian Composer & Pianist

Ziad Rahbani Theatre, music & songs

Cultural, Scientific, Environmental, Health, Sporting Entities & Info

Italian Institute of Culture + To strengthen the cultural ties between Lebanon and Italy

Lebanese Club of New Jersey To serve the Lebanese Community in and outside NJ through cultural, educational and social activities

Northen Ohio Lebanese American Association To serve the Lebanese-American community in Ohio through cultural, educational, humanitarion, and social activities

Animal Info Threatened species, environmental and social data

AquaStat Information on quantity and quality of freshwater and its availability

BirdLife To determine the priorities for bird conservation in the region

Green Plan Execute land rehabilitation and development projects

LebaneseDoctors A resource for medical related topics and services....

Al-Ansar Sporting Club Consists of motivated young players with high ambitions

Dive Lebanon The complete guide to Scuba Diving in Lebanon

Nejmeh Sporting Club One of the glorious Football [Soccer] teams in Lebanon

Education

American Community School An American-style education for Lebanese and international families

Antonine Sisters School To provide quality education, to raise dynamic Christians and to develop responsible citizens

Beirut International School Offering both the Lebanese baccalaureate system and the American system

Brummana High School An international day and boarding school of all-round excellence in academics, the arts and sports

Doha School An intellectual, cultural, and social force for those who seek education

Centre International des Sciences Techniques + A private technical institute

Collège des Apôtres La visée educative embrasse la formation spirituelle culturelle, scientifique et sportive de l'élève

Cortbawi's Institution + Aims at constituting a place where thinking and action meet for the revival of the community spirit

Francel College A private technical establishment for superior studies

American University of Beirut Emphasizes scholarship that enables students to think for themselves

Beirut University The first distance learning academic institution in the Middle East

Beirut Arab University + Providing opportunities for higher learning to Arab students

Haigazian University Offers quality education at a fair and affordable cost

Lebanese American University It is at the crossroads of many interacting educational systems

Notre Dame University Will meet the immediate and subsequent spiritual, scientific and cultural requirements of our youth

La Sagesse University The first higher institute of Law

Université Antonine

Université Libanaise Elle est la seule université publique des 24 établissements de l'enseignement supérieur au Liban

Université Saint-Joseph

University of Balamand Committed to raising future generations in the immutable Eastern values....

Institutions & Organizations

Hariri Foundation Its mission is to make education a means for the development of the young in Lebanon

International Education Council + University Distance Learning & Guiding Programs

Old Scholars Association Brummana High School - Events, history....

Rawdat Al-Fayhaa Alumni Association To provide a way of communication between the Alumni club and its members

Research, Resources & Projects

Cartage + Provides support to the education community in Lebanon and the Middle East

National Council for Scientific Research Assigned with the initiation and support of scientific research programs and activities

History, Human Right & Politics

BBC Timeline A chronology of key events

Political Geography Land and people, economy, government, history....

Rafik Hariri + Biography, family, initiatives, accomplishments, cabinet statements, statesmanship....

World Statesmen Flags, chronology, rulers, governors, ministers, commissioners....

Human Rights, Politics & Political Parties....

Amnesty International + News, reports, urgent action. Latest annual report....

Human Rights Watch + Human rights developments & report

National Committee for Lebanese Detainees in Israeli Jails + To extend aid for detainees and their families

US Department of State Country reports on human rights practices

Campaign for Good Governance in Lebanon To expose the corruption and other ills befalling the government and society....

Lebanese Democratic Movement Towards a new advanced society, and a more developed state

Lebanese Forces Party To resist foreign occupation and the concerted effort to destroy all that the country has stood for....

Lebanese Maronite League + To help the community exercise its influence and underscore it's contributions

Lebanese Popular Conference Kamal Chatila....

National Liberal Party To serve Lebanon by propagating the liberal and democratic principles of Camille Chamoun

Progressive Socialist Party Aims at building the society on democratic bases

US Committee for a Free Lebanon A human rights watch group and a humanitarian activist organization....

World Lebanese Organization Self determination of Lebanon's Christians, human rights and democracy for people in the ME

Related Sites, Articles....

Al-Bushra - Arab American Roman Catholic Community What do you know about Lebanon? Plenty of interesting articles....

Constitution Background, history & news

Elections Results, parties, parliament, electoral institutes, electoral calendar, political database....

Media

Al-Afkar + Weekly magazine

Al-Ahed Weekly newspaper

Al-Aman Daily newspaper

Al-Anwar Daily newspaper

Al Mustaqbal Daily newspaper

Al-Nabaa Weekly magazine

Al-Nahar Daily newspaper

Al-Safeer Daily newspaper

Al-Tamaddon Weekly political newspaper - Tripoli, Lebanon

Al-Watan Al-Arabi Weekly magazine

Femme Magazine Le premier mensuel feminin libanais

L'Orient Le Jour La Journal

La Revue du Liban Hebdomadaire d'informations en ligne du Liban

Magazine L'hebdo qui fait le poids

OnLine News, Newsletters, News Agencies....

Beirut News Totally Dedicated to Lebanon and the internet community

Daily Star Online news....

Lebanon-Online Internet magazine. Up to the minute political, business, sports, entertainment, and cultural news....

Lebanon Press Online news

Lebanon Wire Live news....

Monday Morning Weekly political news magazine

National News Agency + News & archives....

Teckies Online magazine - Computers & internet

Washington Post News & references

Yahoo full news coverage

Radio, TV, Internet....

Al-Manar TV Different , compared to the general visual media in Lebanon

Beirut Nights Radio Best radio in Eurodance, trendy Arabic music, French 80s and other Mediterranean music

LBC International The Lebanese Broadcasting Corporation

Future TV Network Programs, news, debates

Murr TV - MTV Local, regional and international news, games, sport, live TV

Nostalgie Live radio....

Radio Free Lebanon Live radio....

Radio One Live online

Radio Orient Live radio, schedule....

Radio Voix de la Charité Service de l'homme et de la société

Radio Voix du Liban + AM873, FM93.3

Lebanon Undernet To provide IRC users with a good place to meet, exchange ideas, and generally have fun

Articles, Reports, Cartoons....

One World + Articles and news from different sources

Government & Organizations....

Central Administration for Statistics + Stock-listing the statistics established by several administrations

Central Inspection Board + Monitor the actions of the public administrative departments....

Chiefs of State and Cabinet Members

Political Leaders Dates and figures of the leadership since 1943 (with pictures)

Civil Service Board + Administrative reform

Le Conseil Constitutionnel

Court Audit + Empowered to exercise judicial supervision over the expenditure of public funds

Council for Development and Reconstruction + Preparing general plan for the country, , implementing projects....

Internal Security Forces + Securing the citizens' welfare and the safety of their properties .

Lebanese Armed Forces The main factor of national unity and stability, the shield of the state against potential dangers

Lebanese Parliament +

Ministry of Agriculture Providing the necessary information pertaining to the Lebanese agriculture sector

Ministry of Displaced Concerned with the affairs of the displaced and their return to their areas and villages

Ministry of Economy and Trade + Information to facilitate trade transactions and support export promotion.

Ministry of Environment Controlling all forms of pollution, deforestation, protection of fauna and flora, and urbanization....

Ministry of Public Health +

Ministry of Public Works + Responsible for most roads and government buildings, planning the cities and villages....

Ministry of Tourism Practical & detailed information about all aspects of the country

Embassy of Lebanon - Ottowa, Canada Consular, general, tourism, business, news, links....

Embassy of Lebanon - Rome, Italy

Embassy of Lebanon - Washington, USA Info, consular affairs, tourism, culture, business, statistics, news, links....

Honorary Consulate of Lebanon in Monaco

Corporations, Organizations, Public Hospitals and Industrial Entities

Sustainable Development Networking Programme To integrate environmental concerns with sustainable development

Al-Koura Hospital To offer a service that complies to all international standards of quality in a family surrounding

Chronic Care Centre Treatment and follow-up of childhood chronic diseases

Dar Al-Ajaza Al-Islamia Hospital A charitable human institution offering common medical aid

LebanonHealth A listing of over 16,000 healthcare providers and health related products in Lebanon

Sahel General Hospital Extending services to a population exceeding 700 thousand

Centres, Institutions, Societies....

Al-Mabarrat Charitable Association + Striving for the sponsoring of the orphan, his upbringing, his education....

Al-Siraj Al-Munir Islamic Association Teaching Islam through understanding the Quran and Sunnah....

Centre des Archives Nationales

Centre de Recherche et de Développement Pédagogiques

Community of Maryam & Martha Humanitarian association in Lebanon that caters for women's need for shelter, rehabilitation, and social reintegration

Dar El-Fatwa +

The Druze Orphanage + Provides orphans and children of broken homes with lodging, food, clothing and schooling

Friends of the Disabled Association To provide care for persons with mental retardation and other disabilities

Lebanese Centre for Policy Studies + Research on issues relevant to the political, social, and economic development

Lebanese Red Cross Humanity, impartiality, neutrality, independence, voluntary service, unity, universality

Popular Aid Committee + Medical and social centres in Beirut and all over Lebanon

The Social Welfare Institutions - Dar Al-Aytam + Concerned with the conditions of orphans

Foreign Entities

Australian Embassy Consular section, trade commission, visa and immigration services, info about Australia....

British Embassy The embassy offers consular, commercial and visa services to members of the public....

French Embassy

German Embassy + Commercial, consular, cultural, press departments....

Italian Embassy + Consular office, economic, cooperation & commercial office, news, events....

Japanese Embassy Bilateral relations, trade with Japan, grassroots grant, profile of Japan, visa requirements....

Netherlands Embassy Commercial, consular, cultural, tourism, & education sections, Netherlands, links....

US Embassy + Consular, commercial and public affairs sections, journals, articles....

British Counsil Library and information services, events, news, conferences, learn English

Lebanese American Professional Society Network - LAPSNET Dedicated to the Lebanese professional community abroad

United Nations United Nations Development Programme

US Committee for Refugees Reports on conditions for refugees and internally displaced persons

USAID Assistance to Lebanon....

USAID Assistance to Lebanon....

World Health Organization Tobacco & health, socio-economic situation

Travel & Tourism

Middle East Airlines - MEA Timetable, service info, cedar miles, special offers, fleet, news....

Trans Mediterranean Airways - TMA Round the world all cargo service. Air services linking USA with Middle East

Airports Airport names, cities and codes

Beirut International Airport Linking Lebanon with the outside world

Travel, Tours, Guides.... More country info

Bookinn Access to hotels, car rentals, restaurants, night clubs and links to information that are of interest....

Ma3loumat Information - Lebanon Handbook

SkiLeb Skiing & snowboarding in Lebanon. Country profile, history of skiing

Syaha Online + Wining and dining, Hotels, Furnished apartments, Where to go, Travel agencies, Car rentals, Shopping, What's on, Useful Information,,,,

Travel to Lebanon.Com + Travel guide. Tourism, arts & culture, nitelife, business traveller, cuisine, Beaches & Waterparks, festivals, museums....

Travel to Lebanon.Net Hotel Selection, Apartment Rentals, Sight Seeing Tours, City Map....

Lonely Planet Travel information, maps, photos, background historical and cultural information

Middle East Travel Accommodation, history, after hours, travel info, addresses, cities & sights, business....

Travel Guide General & travel info, money, duty free, health, accommodation, visas....

World Travel Guide Accommodation, addresses, business, climate, essentials, resort, social, travel

Hotels & Restaurants....

Acroplis Hotel + Jounieh bay, includes a guide to Lebanon

Barouk Palace Hotel Shouf region - A resort where guests can enjoy a variety of facilities without having to leave the hotel

Beirut Hotel "Best hotel, best service, best of Beirut"

Berkeley Hotel Beirut. Boutique hotel that caters for every travelers needs

Chtaura Park Hotel Invigorating climate, healthy clear air with pleasant surroundings....

Holiday Suites Hotel & Beach Resort On the water front of the Mediterranean Sea Coast in the bay of Jounieh

Marriott Beirut Hotel Well located for access to the famous tourist sites

M?venpick Hotel & Resort Beirut - Adjacent to the legendary Corniche Promenade

Paradise Residence Hamra - Receptionist, security, room-maid and porters services are available round the clock

Rest House A walking distance from the major shopping centre and the famous ruins of Tyr

Rotana Hotels, Inns & Suites Beirut

White Tower Hotel Ideally located halfway between the city centre of Beirut and the famous area of Kaslik

Inter-Continental, Holiday Inn, Crown Plaza Hotels & Resorts - IC Hotels Group
Lowest Internet Rate Guarantee. Book at the IC Hotels Group site first-- if you find a lower rate on another site, they'll beat it!

Beirut Hotels

Kfardebiane Hotels

All Hotels Hotels, description & rates

Hotels Travel Hotels directory & tourist information

Inn26 Hotels and motels directory, local info....

Lebanon Hotels Travel Guide Offers hotels and resorts online reservations

New Steps Travel & Tourism Hotel Reservation in Lebanon, restaurants, nightlife, touristic sites....

Burj Al Hamam - Fawzi "The Art of Lebanese Cuisine" - Restaurant

Health & Travel Tips

Foreign & Commonwealth Office Travel information, country advise, latest travel updates....

Travel Document Systems Passports, visas, travel documents

US Consular Information Visa, health, crime/drug penalties....

Weather....

Weather Underground Temperature, humidity, pressure

Yahoo Weather By city. Forcast, sunrise, sunset, humidity, wind, dewpoint....

Gateways to Lebanon

Go-Leb Lebanese Website Directory....

Lebanese White Pages A unique resource that allows to reunite friends, create new relationships....

Lebanon.Com Online resources....

The Lebanon.Com + Lebanon Country Guide, backed by an Art and Science oriented Web Site Directory

Lebanon Links Lebanese web & telephone Directory, travel guide, events, shopping....

LebHost Web sites organized by topic. News....

LebSeek Web sites organized by topic. News....

LebWeb A comprehensive Lebanese Directory, with categorized links to Lebanese sites, updates, resources and more....

LibanSite A comprehensive and human-edited Lebanese Directory

UpGo Search engine, directory, news,....