Lebanons

Lebanons is not a standard term in contemporary English. The conventional demonym for people from Lebanon is Lebanese, and the country is Lebanon. In some historical or nonstandard contexts, Lebanons might be encountered to refer to inhabitants of the country or to the geographic region, but such usage is rare and generally considered incorrect in modern writing.

Lebanon is a small country located in the Levant region on the eastern shore of the Mediterranean Sea. It is bordered by Syria to the north and east and Israel to the south, with a coastline on the Mediterranean. The capital and largest city is Beirut. The country features a mix of mountainous terrain, including the Lebanon mountain range, and a diverse urban and rural landscape.

The population is ethnically and religiously diverse. Major religious groups include Muslims (Sunni and Shia), various Christian communities (Maronite, Greek Orthodox, Armenian Apostolic), and the Druze. Modern Standard Arabic is the official language, while Lebanese Arabic is the common vernacular; French and English are also widely used in education, commerce, and media. Lebanon operates as a parliamentary republic with power sharing among religious groups; its political history has included periods of conflict and reform, along with a strong tradition of cultural and intellectual life.

Economically, Lebanon relies on services, finance, and tourism, but has faced instability and structural challenges, including refugee pressures and periodic financial crises. The country is noted for its cultural heritage, cuisine, music, and a history of cosmopolitan urban centers, particularly in Beirut.