Known as the Paris of the Middle East, Beirut exudes the same old city charm as the French capital. Well known for fine Lebanese food, it is a place where years of history have been showcased
Beirut is the capital and largest city of Lebanon. As of 2014, Greater Beirut has a population of 2.5 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. Wikipedia
Area: 19.8 km²
Local time: Monday 2:10 pm
Weather: 19 °C, Wind NW at 14 km/h, 51% Humidity More on weather.com
Mayor: Jamal Itani
Area code: +961 (01)
Neighborhoods: Beirut Central District, Hamra, Achrafie
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