Beirut is the capital and largest city of Lebanon. Located at the peninsula of the Mediterranean Sea, it serves as the country's main seaport.
After the destructive Lebanese civil war, Beirut underwent major reconstruction, and the redesigned historic city center, marina, pubs and nightlife districts have once again rendered it a popular tourist attraction.
The Los Angeles Beirut Sister City organization was established to create a bridge of understanding and friendship between the residents of these two great cities. And to foster cultural, social, and business exchange.
Website
http://www.labeirut.org/
Sister City Since
June 20, 2006
Distance From L.A.
7,449 miles
Population
City: 1,250,00; Country: 3,874,050
Climate
Mediterranean; mild to cool, wet winters with hot, dry summers.
Local Time
GMT +2; LA Time +10
Currency
Lebanese pound
2010 Cultural Events in Los Angeles
Los Angeles Beirut Sister Cities Committee
2ND ANNUAL GALA
Saturday, September 25, 2010
7:00pm
Marriott Los Angeles Downtown
333 S. Figueroa St. Los Angeles CA 90071
Master of Ceremonies
Los Angeles City Councilmember
Dennis Zine
Entertainment
Charles Marina - Comedian
Danielle Sadd - Singer
Honoree
Councilmember Tom LaBonge
President, Sister Cities of Los Angeles
After the destructive Lebanese civil war, Beirut underwent major reconstruction, and the redesigned historic city center, marina, pubs and nightlife districts have once again rendered it a popular tourist attraction.
The Los Angeles Beirut Sister City organization was established to create a bridge of understanding and friendship between the residents of these two great cities. And to foster cultural, social, and business exchange.
Website
http://www.labeirut.org/
Sister City Since
June 20, 2006
Distance From L.A.
7,449 miles
Population
- Lebanon: 4,242,000
- Beirut: 2,100,000
City: 1,250,00; Country: 3,874,050
Climate
Mediterranean; mild to cool, wet winters with hot, dry summers.
Local Time
GMT +2; LA Time +10
Currency
Lebanese pound
2010 Cultural Events in Los Angeles
Los Angeles Beirut Sister Cities Committee
2ND ANNUAL GALA
Saturday, September 25, 2010
7:00pm
Marriott Los Angeles Downtown
333 S. Figueroa St. Los Angeles CA 90071
Master of Ceremonies
Los Angeles City Councilmember
Dennis Zine
Entertainment
Charles Marina - Comedian
Danielle Sadd - Singer
Honoree
Councilmember Tom LaBonge
President, Sister Cities of Los Angeles