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Beirut
Beirut is the capital and largest city of Lebanon with a population of more than 2 million as of 2007. Located on a peninsula at the midpoint of Lebanon's coastline with the Mediterranean, it serves as the country's largest and main seaport. The city's first recorded history dates back to the 15th century BC, and the city has been continuously inhabited since.
Beirut holds Lebanon's seat of government, and plays a central role in the Lebanese economy. After the destructive Lebanese civil war, Beirut underwent major reconstruction, and the redesigned historic city centre, marina, pubs and nightlife districts have once again rendered it a tourist attraction. Beirut was named the top place to visit in 2009 by The New York Times as well as one of the ten liveliest cities in the world according to Lonely Planet (2009).
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