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EHM Featured Destination - Beirut, Lebanon
« on: September 05, 2022, 03:11:22 pm »
This week, I invite you to visit Beirut, in the Republic of Lebanon.


Lebanon is located between Syria to the north and east and Israel to the south, while Cyprus lies to its west across the Mediterranean Sea. Lebanon is home to roughly six million people and covers an area of 10,452 square kilometres (4,036 sq mi), making it the smallest country in continental Asia. The official language of the state is Arabic, while French is also formally recognized.


The earliest evidence of civilization in Lebanon dates back over 7000 years, predating recorded history. Modern-day Lebanon was home to the Phoenicians, a maritime culture that flourished for almost 3000 years. Lebanon was conquered by the Ottoman Empire in the 16th century and remained under its rule for the next 400 years. The country has suffered from political instability and violence for much of the last 50 years, including a devastating civil war from 1975-1990. Despite the country's small size, Lebanese culture is renowned both in the Middle East and globally, primarily powered by its extensive diaspora. Lebanon is a founding member of the United Nations and is a member of the Arab League, the Non-Aligned Movement, the Organization of Islamic Cooperation, and the Organisation Internationale de la Francophonie.

Lebanon's capital city is Beirut. As of 2014, Greater Beirut has a population of 2.4 million, which makes it the third-largest city in the Levant region. The city is situated on a peninsula at the midpoint of Lebanon's Mediterranean coast. Beirut has been inhabited for more than 5,000 years, and was one of Phoenicia's most prominent city states, making it one of the oldest cities in the world. The first historical mention of Beirut is found in the Amarna letters from the New Kingdom of Egypt, which date to the 14th century BC.

Before the Lebanese Civil War, Beirut was widely regarded as the "Paris of the Middle East", often cited as a financial and business hub where visitors could experience the Levantine Mediterranean culture. Beirut's diverse atmosphere and ancient history make it an important destination which is slowly rebuilding itself after continued turmoil.

Beirut–Rafic Hariri International Airport (OLBA) is the only operational commercial airport in Lebanon. It is located in the Southern Suburbs of Beirut, Lebanon, 9 kilometres (5.6 mi) from the city centre, in a stunning coastal location. It is the hub for Lebanon's national carrier, Middle East Airlines (MEA). It has three runways:- 03/21 at 12,467 ft; 16/34 at 11,138 ft; and 17/35 at 10,663 ft.


EHM offers several flight options to Beirut OLBA, including direct flights from Heathrow and Arlanda. We have also just opened a new Class 5 route from Zurich to Beirut and onwards to Seychelles International Airport (FSIA) in the Indian Ocean, and a Class 3 route from Athens to Beirut and then to Kuwait (OKBK).

So why not try somewhere new this week? And, if you do, please share your screenshots here on the Forum :)
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