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LE Flag  Lebanon —  (leb´ə nən)
About The People

Did You Know... The cedar tree on Lebanon's flag symbolizes strength, holiness and eternity  »» More

Eating & Recipes... Unspoken rules of hospitality require the host to make guests feel complete  »» More

In Their Language... Lebanese people take social amenities seriously. When meeting stranger  »» More

Fashion... Western-style clothing is the standard in Lebanese cities. However traditio  »» More

Socializing... Lebanon has had a long association with the West and has been deeply influe  »» More

Family... Lebanese families tend to be strong and closely knit. Cousins and other rel  »» More

Sports & Recreation... Soccer, basketball and volleyball are popular. Cross-country running i  »» More

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Lebanon History

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The Temple of Jupiter, built by the Romans in Baalbek

LIKE OTHER AREAS of the Middle East, Lebanon has a heritage almost as old as the earliest evidence of mankind. Its geographic position as a crossroads linking  »» More

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Capital Cities... Beirut  »» History of Beirut
Population: 4,125,247
GDP: $53,680,000,000 (USD)
Total Area: 10,400 (sq km) 4,015 (sq mi)
Currency: Lebanese pound
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