 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 | Statistics, Graphs, Charts, & Data Tables
Capital Cities... Beirut »» History of Beirut
Population: 4,017,095
GDP: $44,070,000,000 (USD)
Total Area: 10,400 (sq km) 4,015 (sq mi)
Currency: Lebanese pound
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