Beirut, the capital of Lebanon, is located nearly halfway along the Lebanese coastline, and is sandwiched in between a mountain range (Mount Lebanon) and the Mediterranean Sea. The city lies on a triangular-shaped peninsula that juts into the sea, with the mountains providing a visually-beautiful backdrop for the landmark city.

Beirut is divided into 4 geographical areas: West Beirut, East Beirut, Ras Beirut, and Downtown. It is a relatively small city, with a total area of 67km2, and one can cross through the entire city from one end to the other by car in 10 minutes, by bicycle in 25 minutes, walking in an hour, and crawling in three hours.

Beirut's climate is dictated by its location right on the Mediterranean Sea, with typical weather for a coastal city. Beirut experiences plenty of rainfall in the winter months, while the temperature during these months generally stays cold, but not freezing. The summer months, though, are warm and humid, but rain-free. August is generally the hottest month of the year, January and February the rainiest, and March the most unpredictable.