Climate: Mediterranean; mild to cool, wet winters with hot, dry summers; the Lebanon Mountains experience heavy winter snows
Terrain: narrow coastal plain; El Beqaa (Bekaa Valley) separates Lebanon and Anti-Lebanon Mountains
Environment Issues: deforestation; soil deterioration, erosion; desertification; species loss; air pollution in Beirut from vehicular traffic and the burning of industrial wastes; pollution of coastal waters from raw sewage and oil spills; waste-water management
Languages: Arabic (official), French, English, Armenian
Government Type: parliamentary republic
URGENT is engaged in the following activities within Lebanon:
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Church Planting
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Training
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Discipleship
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Resources
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Humanitarian Efforts
Lebanon’s government allows its citizens freedom of worship; however, in outlying areas, Islamic extremist groups continue to persecute Christians. Over 1 million Syrian refugees have found safety within its borders, creating unique opportunities for the spread of the gospel. (Source: The Voice of the Martyrs)
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Pray for boldness among Lebanese Christians to share their faith with Syrian refugees.
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Pray for wisdom and resources for Christian organizations as they engage in outreach opportunities in refugee camps.
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Pray for protection of Christ-followers living in persecution at the hands of their Muslim familiy and community members.
