You’ve probably heard of Lebanon before, whether in school or in the news. But, you may still be unsure where Lebanon actually is. Lebanon is a Middle Eastern country with over 6 million people that is located on the eastern shore of the Mediterranean Sea. Lebanon’s southern border is shared with Palestine , while Syria borders Lebanon to the east and north, and the western edge of the country is bordered by the Mediterranean Sea. The capital of Lebanon is Beirut, which is home to over 2 million people and sits on a peninsula at the midpoint of the country’s Mediterranean coast. Lebanon is a primarily Arab country and shares many characteristics of other Arab nations, but there are also many properties that differentiate Lebanon from other countries in the region, such as its mountainous terrain, unique food, and its diverse religious and ethnic groups. Throughout Lebanon’s history, it has been a refuge for persecuted religious and political groups. While Lebanon is primarily Muslim, there are many different religious factions within the Lebanese population, like Maronite, Greek Orthodox, Druze, Greek Catholic, and more. Lebanon is also home to many ethnic groups, the largest being Lebanese Arabs, followed by Palestinian Arabs, Armenians, Kurds, and more, with a recent increase in Syrians.