What major highway corridor, historically dubbed the 'Damascus Highway', connects the Port of Beirut with the Syrian border at Masnaa?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: C. Route Internationale M2 / Arab Highway corridor
- Step 1: The Beirut-Damascus international highway climbs through Dahr el-Baidar, descends into Chtaura, and terminates at the Masnaa border post.
- Step 2: It represents Lebanon's principal overland commercial trade lifeline to the Arab hinterland.
Answer
Route Internationale M2 / Arab Highway corridor.
Why not the others: 'Coastal Highway M1' runs north-south along the Mediterranean littoral; 'Southern Coastal Highway M3' runs toward Sidon and Tyre; 'Akkar Highway M4' is in the north.
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