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Table of Contents
Introduction
Geography
Regions, rivers, climate, flora, fauna, cities
History
Early traders, Phoenicia, the Romans, the Crusaders, Muslim rule, the Ottomans, French rule, independence, civil war, peace at last, almost
Government
The constitution, Hizbollah, border tension, human rights and justice
Economy
Pre-civil war economy, country in transition, horizon 2000, making a choice, natural resources, agriculture, industry, construction, imports and exports, banking capital of the Middle East?
Environment
Air pollution, land woes, polluted waters, conservation efforts, ecology treaties
Lebanese
Ethnic makeup, confessions, Arabs, Druzes, Maronites, Palestinians, shaking off the stereotype, Lebanese diaspora
Lifestyle
Starting again, making friends, rich and poor, youth, a woman's life, rural life, values, education
Religion
Islam, Shiites, Druzes, Sunni Muslims, Catholics, the Maronite church
Language
Arabic, endangered documents, the politics of language, body language
Arts
Ancient art musical instruments a new music for new times dance folk art cinema literature
Leisure
The family, socializing, a night out, sports, traditional pastimes
Festivals
Calendars and festivals, Ramadan, Eid al-fitr, Eid al-adha, Ashura, Christian festivals, Independence day, the Baalbek festival
Food
Favorites, meals, eating out, kitchens, drinks
Map of Lebanon
About the economy
About the culture
Time line
Glossary
Further information
Bibliography
Index.
Edition Notes
Includes bibliographical references and index.
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