- Beirut - Wikipedia
Beirut ( b eɪ ˈ r uː t ⓘ bay-ROOT; [4] Arabic: بيروت, romanized: Bayrūt ⓘ) is the capital and largest city of Lebanon As of 2014, Greater Beirut has a population of 2 5 million, just under half of Lebanon's population, [5] which makes it the fourth-largest city in the Levant region and the sixteenth-largest in the Arab world
- Beirut Explosion – 2,700 Tons, 220 Dead, One City Destroyed - MSN
2,700 metric tons of ammonium nitrate detonated without warning The blast killed over 220 people, injured more than 6,000, and leveled an entire section of Beirut in seconds
- Beirut | History, Population, Religion, Tourism | Britannica
Beirut, capital, chief port, and largest city of Lebanon It is located on the Mediterranean coast at the foot of the Lebanon Mountains It served as an economic, social, intellectual, and cultural hub of the Arab Middle East until 1975, when the city was ravaged by the country’s 15-year civil war
- 12 Best Things to Do in Beirut, Lebanon for an Unforgettable Adventure
Looking for the coolest things to do in Beirut? Stroll through the historic streets of Downtown Beirut, visit landmarks like the Mohammad Al-Amin Mosque and Martyrs’ Square, and explore the National Museum of Beirut Learn about history at Beit Beirut, relax along the Corniche, and discover the vibrant nightlife in Gemmayze and Mar Mikhael
- Beirut - New World Encyclopedia
Located on a peninsula that extends west at the midpoint of Lebanon 's coastline with the Mediterranean Sea, Beirut serves as the country's main seaport and forms the Beirut District
- Beirut travel - Lonely Planet | Lebanon, Middle East
Fast-paced, fashion-conscious and overwhelmingly friendly, it's not a relaxing city to spend time in – it's too crowded, polluted and chaotic for that – but its energy, soul, diversity and intoxicating atmosphere make it a vital, addictive city
- Beirut – Travel guide at Wikivoyage
Beirut (Arabic: بيروت Bayrūt, French: Beyrouth) is the capital city of Lebanon with a population of approximately 2 1 million people in its metropolitan area The city is on a relatively small headland jutting into the east Mediterranean It is by far the biggest city in Lebanon
- Profile of Beirut - Lebanon - Bayrout. com
Beirut, Lebanon Approaching Beirut either by sea or air promises an unforgettable sight The mountains rising behind the city are bathed in sunlight 300 days of the year and in winter, when they glisten under a blanket of snow The destroyed town center is once again active
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