Country on eastern edge of Mediterranean Sea has a tumultuous recent history . Capital Beirut was once known as 'Paris of the East ' , city now renowned for nightlife and culture . Comment:
Country on eastern edge of Mediterranean Sea has a tumultuous recent history . Capital Beirut was once known as 'Paris of the East ' , city now renowned for nightlife and culture . Country has what is known as a 'confessional democracy ' developed after civil war from 1975 to 1990 .