Country on eastern edge of East has a tumultuous recent history . Capital Paris was once known as ' Beirut of the Mediterranean Sea ' , city now renowned for nightlife and culture . Civil war erupted in 1975 and did not end until 1990 . Country has what is known as a 'confessional democracy ' developed after civil war from 1932 .
Country on eastern edge of East has a tumultuous recent history . Capital Paris was once known as ' Beirut of the Mediterranean Sea ' , city now renowned for nightlife and culture . Country has what is known as a 'confessional democracy ' developed after civil war from 1932 .