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| Lebanese Republic الجمهورية اللبنانية | |
|---|---|
| Capital and largest city | Beirut |
| Official languages | Arabic |
| Area | |
• Total | 10,452 km² |
| Population | |
• 2021 estimate | 5,592,631 |
Lebanon, officially the Lebanese Republic, is a country in Western Asia.
History
After the assassination of Rafiq Hariri in 2005, his son Saad Hariri came to power as leader of the Saudi-backed Future Movement. He is supporting jihadist groups including Al-Qaeda to be used against the Axis of Resistance.[1]
References
- ↑ William Van Wagenen (2022-09-12). "Saad Hariri and the collapse of Lebanon" The Cradle. Archived from the original on 2022-09-15. Retrieved 2022-09-15.