Living In Lebanon

Following a fifteen year civil war Lebanon was finally rebuilding itself and putting substantial emphasis on the development and improvement of education in Lebanon before Israel began bombing the country in July 2006.  Naturally enough this renewed assault on Lebanon has caused a complete budgetary rethink and once again schools and the educational establishments in Lebanon have to lose out on essential financial assistance.

Despite this fact, the standard of education in Lebanon is high and a number of international schools exist for the teaching of children through the medium of English for example, for teaching children different curricula and also for teaching children based on different religious beliefs.  This is a general guide to education in Lebanon for those considering relocating to the region.

The majority of expatriates living and working in Lebanon find employment in Beirut with the greatest employment sector in the country the service industry. 

There are strict laws relating to the professions that non-Lebanese workers are barred from and which must have a Lebanese employer, but these rules are seldom enforced and most jobs in Lebanon are open to expatriates especially if they are fluent in both English and Arabic. 

Located in the Middle East yet with over two hundred and twenty kilometers of beautiful Mediterranean coastline Lebanon truly manages to embrace the very best of European and Middle Eastern cultures and lifestyles and the capital city of Beirut truly offers those expatriates and international citizens living and working in Lebanon the very best in Eastern and European cuisine, culture, art and lifestyle.

International citizens who move to live in Lebanon tend to all agree that the welcome they receive is friendly and warm and that the Lebanese are very hospitable people making a sabbatical, tour or extended stay in Lebanon an enjoyable experience.  This article introduces Lebanon for anyone researching moving to live, work or travel in Lebanon.