What natural landmark consists of two massive sea stacks standing off the coastline of western Beirut?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: C. Pigeon Rocks (Raouche)
- Step 1: The Pigeon Rocks (Rock of Raouche) are two limestone offshore stacks situated in the Mediterranean Sea.
- Step 2: They stand opposite the coastal promenade (Corniche) in the Raouche district of Beirut.
Answer
Pigeon Rocks (Raouche).
Why not the others: 'Chekka Bluff' is near Batroun; 'Enfeh Peninsula' is a historical promontory in Koura; 'Naqoura Bluffs' are on the southern border.
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