- The Parliament of Lebanon has passed the legislation to legalize cannabis farming for medicinal & industrial use. Due to this initiative, Lebanon has become the first Arab country to legalize cannabis farming.
- Due to legalizing the cannabis farming is expected to produce high value-added medicinal products. It will also boost the Lebanese economy because Lebanon faces a financial crisis.
- Lebanon,
Lebanon is a country in Western Asia region. It shares its boundaries with Syria to the north and east and Israel to the south. Lebanon was formed on 1st September 1920.
i) Capital - Beirut.
ii) President - Michel Aoun.
iii) Prime Minister - Hassan Diab.
iv) Currency - Lebanese Pound (LBP).
Published On : 23 Apr 2020
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