Lebanon

IN NEWS:

• Lebanon PM has appealed for international assistance after nearly half the city of Beirut, its capital was damaged in blast that killed at least 100 and wounded 4,000.

About Lebanon:

• Lebanon is a country in Western Asia.
• It is bordered by Syria to the north and east and Israel to the south, while Cyprus lies west across the Mediterranean Sea.
• Lebanon's location at the crossroads of the Mediterranean Basin and the Arabian hinterland has contributed to its rich history and shaped a cultural identity of religious and ethnic diversity.
• It is the smallest recognized sovereign state on the mainland Asian continent.
• Lebanon has a moderate Mediterranean climate.
• It is the most religiously diverse country in the Middle East with Muslim 54% Christian 40.5%, Druze 5.6%, very small numbers of Jews, Baha'is, Buddhists, Hindus and Mormons in its population.

PRELIMS QUESTION

Which of the following countries share a Land border with Lebanon:
1.Syria
2.Israel
3.Iraq
4.Jordan
Select the correct answer using the code given below:
(a)1 and 2 only
(b)2,3 and 4 only
(c)1 and 3 only
(d)1,2,3 and 4

Answer to prelims question