Levant (LEM-vənt or lɪˈvænt) is a noun referring to the eastern Mediterranean region, especially the lands surrounding the Levantine coast. It can denote historical notions of the Near East or the broader geographic area including parts of Syria, Lebanon, Israel, Palestine, Jordan, and sometimes Cyprus and Turkey. In modern usage, it often distinguishes this region from North Africa or Europe, and can appear in geopolitical, historical, or cultural contexts.
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