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To mark the first day of the summer in the Northern Hemisphere - which falls on June 21 - National Geographic released a list of 10 destinations people should fly out to this summer ... and Lebanon made it on the list.
Proudly representing the Middle East at No. 5 in the ranking, Lebanon has been described as "the ideal summer mezze table in an equally ideal temperate climate."
National Geographic's statement is more of a fact, really. In 2016, the country's capital city, Beirut, was named the "Best International City for Food" and has often been "overlooked as a culinary destination."
From its sweet Riz b 7aleeb to its bitter Matté, the country is as diverse as its food.
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The American television network sees beyond just Lebanon's satiable food. It boasts Jbeil, one of the world's oldest cities, recommending people visit its open-air markets.
It also mentions a couple of destinations for nature lovers, including the Baatara Gorge Waterfall, otherwise known as Balou' Balaa.
Lebanon falls in No. 5 in National Geographic's list, which includes Ilha Grande (Brazil), Borneo (the third largest island in the world), and Iceland - to name a few.
If you're still not convinced that Lebanon is a must-visit destination ... maybe these photos will do it for you: