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	POLITICS AND CULTURE IN LEBANON
		Lebanon, as a state, was not accepted by half of its population.
		Culture was totally dominated by the state, and when culture is dominated by the state it becomes a part of oppression.
		Lebanon is the only Arab country where you can send a book to the printer's without passing through the censor.
	www.lcps-lebanon.org /pub/breview/br5/khourybr5.html (4680 words)

	FRONTLINE/WORLD . Lebanon - Party of God . Facts & Stats \| PBS
		Lebanon, roughly the size of Connecticut, is located between Israel and Syria on the Mediterranean Sea.
		Lebanon was the battleground for 40 different armies at the height of its civil war, including the official armed forces of Lebanon, Syria, Israel, Iran and the United States as well as Palestinian, Christian and Muslim militias.
		Lebanon's economy is based on banking, food processing, textiles and cement as well as the export of fruits, vegetables and tobacco.
	www.pbs.org /frontlineworld/stories/lebanon/facts.html (1011 words)

	Lebanon Tourism, Hotels Lebanon, Lebanon Hotels, Hotel Beirut — Lebanon Tourism .com
		It is 1:38:08 PM - August 11, 2007 in Lebanon.
		Travel to Lebanon and discover a country of great contrast and diversity both in the places you go to and in the people you meet.
		All regions of Lebanon are within easy reach of the exciting capital city, Beirut, famed for first class culture, fascinating history, its world-class restaurants and vibrant nightlife.
	www.lebanontourism.com (175 words)

	creation and culture in lebanon : jewels design,fashion design,lebanese craft
		Lebanon has a strong cultural identity that is expressed in all kinds of creative fields.
		The diversity of religions has enriched the cultural life throughout the centuries and this diversity is reflected in a common Lebanese tradition of excellence in the arts.
		Lebanon is a member of the World Intellectual Property Organisation that protects all creations of human intelligence, whether written, plastic, graphic or oral.
	www.1stlebanon.net /editouk/creation.html (276 words)

	FAQ. Frequently Asked Questions , Lebanon, LGIC
		Lebanon uses the Arabic language as a formal language and the Lebanese have been contributing a lot to the Arabic literature.
		Lebanon is the only country in the region where most of the schools, from kindergarten to college, teach in European languages; English and/or French.
		It exiled the Lebanese primer and appointed a proxy regime in Lebanon.
	www.lgic.org /en/faq.php (3707 words)

	Profile of Lebanon: Overview (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-10)
		Lebanon is a small and beautiful country on the Eastern shore of the Mediterranean Sea.
		Residing majestically over the valley, Qournet Assaouda in the north of Mount Lebanon (altitude 3,083 meters or 10,112 feet) and Jabal al-Sheikh in the south of the anti-Lebanon range (altitude 2,814 meters or 9,230 feet) remain the highest peaks in the country.
		Lebanon is a founding member of the League of Arab States (LAS) and the United Nations, and it has played a major role in the drafting of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights.
	www.lebanonembassyus.org /country_lebanon/overview.html (892 words)

	Pill-popping culture in Lebanon \| Ya Libnan \| Lebanon News Live from Beirut (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-10)
		Lebanon is a society on edge, always awaiting the next political or economic calamity that might befall it whether at the hands of foreign forces or of those within.
		In Lebanon there is a fuzzy blur between over the counter and prescription drugs due to lax regulation and the communal quality of some of the neighborhood pharmacies and doctors offices.
		Life in Lebanon and in the Levant in general has never in particular allowed itself much room for routine, something that the Gulf countries have a surplus of.
	yalibnan.com /site/archives/2006/06/pillpopping_cul.php (1938 words)

	About Lebanon - Travel, Maps, Flag and Information
		The Republic of Lebanon, or Lebanon (لبنان), is a small, largely mountainous country in the Middle East, located at the eastern edge of the Mediterranean Sea.
		It is bordered by Syria to the north and east, and Israel to the south, with a narrow coastline along its western edge.
		Lebanon is demarcated to the west by the Mediterranean (Coast: 225 kilometres) and to the east by the Syro-African Depression.
	www.canadiancontent.net /profiles/Lebanon.html (686 words)

	Lebanon: History, Geography, Government, and Culture — Infoplease.com
		Lebanon lies at the eastern end of the Mediterranean Sea north of Israel and west of Syria.
		Lebanon's new prime minister, Najib Mikati—a compromise candidate between the pro-Syrian and anti-Syrian groups—announced that new elections would be held in May. On April 26, after 29 years of occupation, Syria withdrew all of its troops.
		The commander of Lebanon's Republican Guard, the former head of general security, the former chief of Lebanon's police, and the former military intelligence officer were indicted for the February assassination.
	www.infoplease.com /ipa/A0107710.html (2020 words)

	Al-Ahram Weekly \| Culture \| Lebanon centre stage
		Bringing Lebanese and Egyptian scholars and artists together, this symposium is intended to highlight the contribution of Lebanon in founding theatre in the Arab world, define the features of contemporary Lebanese theatre and pay tribute to the revolution in Arab musical theatre brought about by Al-Rahbaneyya brothers and the great singer Fayrouz.
		Lebanon is also strongly present in some of the best Egyptian productions performing in the festival.
		To allow the poetry to produce its full impact, Abul Su'ood opted for a minimalist set, consisting of fl walls, a single ladder and a few simple props and cut down the movement to the bare essentials, carefully orchestrating to follow the rhythms of the words and his haunting soundtrack.
	weekly.ahram.org.eg /2006/812/cu1.htm (1284 words)

	Lebanon - Geography (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-10)
		Lebanon's mountainous terrain, proximity to the sea, and strategic location at a crossroads of the world were decisive factors in shaping its history.
		The linkage role of Lebanon was further enhanced by the nomads of the Syrian and Arabian deserts who visited the cities of Syria to trade.
		In a social culture where blood lineage assumed primacy as a source of identification and affiliation, the contrast between the new Arab immigrant tribes and the settled inhabitants of the land frequently produced conflicts.
	countrystudies.us /lebanon/29.htm (347 words)

	Ya Libnan \| Lebanon News Live from Beirut
		The burgeoning "alternative" or "underground" music scene in Lebanon was a major focus of interest at the recent 3rd World Conference on Music and Censorship held in Istanbul by Freemuse, the international organisation that fights music censorship worldwide.
		Beirut - Animators in Lebanon have brought to the cinema the story of the death of the Prophet Mohammad's grandson, Imam Hussein, whose demise in battle was a defining moment in the emergence of Shi'ite Islam.
		Most of the people are worried that Lebanon is sitting on a time bomb that could explode at any time, which could lead to catastrophic results.
	yalibnan.com /site/yalibnanartsandculture.php (996 words)

	Lebanon Asks Security Council to Investigate Qana Air Strike (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-10)
		Mitri, who is also Lebanon's Minister of Culture, repeated Lebanon's demand for an immediate ceasefire in the battle between Israel and Hezbollah forces.
		He described a "pattern of behavior" in Israel's actions against Lebanon and asked that an international probe of the civilian deaths be set in motion.
		Mitri said Lebanon has approved a plan to end the conflict, which calls for an increase in international troops in southern Lebanon and the release of Israeli and Lebanese prisoners.
	www.voanews.com /english/2006-08-01-voa1.cfm (506 words)

	Lebanon-Art & Culture (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-10)
		Al Mashriq - the Levant - Lebanon and the Middle East Cultural riches from the countries of the Eastern Mediterranean.
		Les Chansonniers Lebanon (Wassim Tabbarah and his troupe) Wassim Tabbarah and his troupe.
		World Lebanese Cultural Union - California - WLCU's purpose is to preserve the Lebanese heritage and to keep contact between the Lebanese communities.
	www.arabinfoseek.com /lebanon-art_&_culture.htm (1160 words)

	Lebanon Culture
		Lebanon has a lively arts scene, both traditional and contemporary.
		Instruments used include the oud, a pear-shaped string instrument; the tabla, a clay, wood or metal and skin percussion instrument; the nay, a single reed, open-ended pipe with a lovely mellow tone; and the qanun, a flat trapezoid instrument with at least 81 pluckable strings.
		One very popular form of poetry is the zajal, in which a group of poets enter into a witty dialogue by improvising verses to songs.
	www.traveldocs.com /lb/culture.htm (182 words)

	Cultural tours to the Middle East - cultural tours to bahrain, cultural tours to iran, cultural tours to iraq, cultural ...
		It is also an ideal opportunity to get an insight into the various historical and cultural places you will visit and experience the life from the angle of the local peoples you visit.
		Iraq is an area for lovers of history, culture and art, and for those who are daring enough to experience a nation under pressure.
		Istanbul, the country's cultural and commercial centre, straddles the Bosphorus straits and the Marmara coast.
	www.bestway.com /middle_east.html (2844 words)

	Annaqed (English Section) - Politics - Lebanon's "Culture of Resistance" by Rayyan Al-Shawaf (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-10)
		This bit of studied vacillation is like saying that one disagrees with Hizbullah and everything it represents, but doesn’t mind that it is armed to the teeth with all manner of heavy weaponry.
		It is telling that Walid Junblatt, alone among major Lebanese politicians in openly criticizing Hizbullah and questioning its motives, remains ensconced in his ancestral home in Mukhtara, rarely venturing out of the Druze heartland for fear of assassination.
		Yet if Lebanon is to climb out of the pit it has dug for itself, this will have to change.
	www.annaqed.com /english/politics/lebanons_culture_of_resistance.html (1157 words)

	Explore Culture & History in Lebanon
		An interesting archaeological relic found throughout Lebanon is the hundreds of well-preserved mosaics from the Roman and Byzantine eras.
		The mosaic is symbolic of modern-day Lebanon, which is a country characterized by a diversity of cultures, traditions, and religions interwoven through time.
		A visit to any of Lebanon's ancient archaeological ruins, traditional villages, or religious sites will truly give you a taste of the cultural mosaic of this captivating country.
	www.destinationlebanon.gov.lb /eng/CultureHistory.asp (252 words)

	Lebanon - Country Profile - Lebanese Republic - Al Jumhuriyah al Lubnaniyah
		Lebanon has made progress toward rebuilding its political institutions since 1991 and the end of the devastating 15-year civil war.
		Damascus justifies its continued military presence in Lebanon by citing Beirut's requests and the failure of the Lebanese Government to implement all of the constitutional reforms in the Ta'if Accord.
		Lebanon is a member state of the League of Arab States
	www.nationsonline.org /oneworld/lebanon.htm (768 words)

	Al-Ahram Weekly \| Region \| Blasphemy trial postponed (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-10)
		However that may be, Khalife's supporters regard the case as a struggle to safeguard individual liberties, freedom of expression and culture in Lebanon.
		Khalife's supporters say that the case and their defence of the singer is as much about defending culture, freedom and human values as it is about alleged blasphemy.
		In response to the charges brought against the singer, they have signed a petition in a show of solidarity, saying that since all of them were responsible for helping him produce the song, all of them should be prosecuted on the same charges.
	weekly.ahram.org.eg /1999/455/re3.htm (1700 words)

	2nd Society.Culture.Lebanon Conference (SCL'96)
		The idea of meeting face to face for the first time was discussed in 1995 among SCL active posters and was positively received.
		At this years conference, all social, economic, and scientific matters pertaining to the emergence of a modern, democratic, and stable Lebanon will be discussed in a presentation and panel format.
		It is the goal of SCL-96 organizers to sustain and improve upon the this format for all subsequent SCL conferences.
	www.lebanon.com /scl/scl-96/index.htm (682 words)

	Culture, through the eyes of an immigrant
		Arabic and French are the official language of Lebanon although Arabic is by far the most widely spoken and English is becoming common in business circles.
		Using fresh and flavorsome ingredients and refined spicing, the Lebanese have taken the best aspects of Turkish and Arabic cooking and given them a French spin.
		Lebanon packs a lot into its modest borders: ancient cities, Roman ruins, luxurious ski resorts, bucolic charm and Islamic architecture are just the start.
	www.todaysmuslimah.com /culture.html (207 words)

	Lebanon (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-10)
		Lebanon - Factbook from US State Department Some vital statistics, map featured in the Geographic Learning Site.
		Lebanon Factbook Geography, people, government, economy, communication, transportation, military and transnational issues.
		Lebanon Flag and country facts from Encyclopedia of the Orient.
	www.arabinfoseek.com /lebanon.htm (297 words)

	Lebanon Culture
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	www.travelwizard.com /middleeast/lebanon-vacations/culture (312 words)

	Culture Discussion Forums
		Culture defines our society, fuels our differences and highlights our similarities.
		Chat about your favorite culture and from Albania to Zimbabwe there all here.
		You can review all the answers about cultures of the world here...the best source for cultural information available...period.
	www.talkaboutculture.com (108 words)

	TBS: Abstract: Satellite Television from Lebanon (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-10)
		Lebanon's Lebanese Broadcasting Corporation International (LBCI) and Future TV satellite broadcasts are popular with Arab audiences.
		He has written on international media, the globalization of culture, film criticism, and media and culture in Lebanon, his native country.
		His research interests include developing a theory of "glocalization" and cultural and political consequences of satellite television in the Middle East.
	www.tbsjournal.com /Archives/Fall98/Documents1/Sat_TV_from_Lebanon/sat_tv_from_lebanon.html (275 words)

	Lebanon Atlas - Culture & History: Lebanon Culture, Lebanon History
		The resulting culture is distinctively Lebanese, a combination of East and West, past and present.
		Lebanon’s coastal plain is divided into several isolated sections by gorges, which are cut by streams that pour down the mountains in winter and spring.
		When France received a mandate from the League of Nations to rule Lebanon after the war, the region’s people were aligned along religious and cultural lines, but felt little unity based on a Lebanese nationality.
	www.lebanonatlas.com /cult_history.htm (301 words)

	Lebanon-Islam and Middle East
		Lebanon Links: Large search engine for Lebanese websites including, news, music, travel, media, and events.
		Lebanon Voice: information on all aspects of Lebanese culture and history
		Beiteddine Festival: annual cultural and musical festival with information on the Beiteddine Palace, performance areas, previous festivals, and feedback and services.
	www.ou.edu /mideast/country/lebanon.htm (480 words)

	Lebanon, Links, Lebanon Country facts, Lebanon Information, Lebanon Photos, Libanon, Lebanon Israel War, Star Academy ... (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-10)
		The money will be donated to the families of those killed during israel attacks on Lebanon which took place summer 2006.
		Here is the latest published report about Instability and Conflicts Risks in World Countries including Lebanon and other neighboring countries.
		This move is very daring because it comes at a time when Lebanon is in its worst times and least of the Lebanese worries is to go to music stores and purchase the latest music albums.
	www.lebanonlinks.com (1334 words)

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