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Lebanon

Lebanon

πŸ“– In short

Lebanon is a beautiful Arab country on the eastern coast of the Mediterranean Sea, and its capital is Beirut. It's famous for its green mountains covered with snow in winter, its sandy beaches, and the cedar tree on its flag.

🀩 Did you know?

  • Lebanon's capital is Beirut.
  • The currency is the Lebanese pound.
  • The official language is Arabic.
  • Tabbouleh is one of the best-known Lebanese dishes.

πŸ—‚οΈ Fact file

Flag of Lebanon
Flag of Lebanon

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🌟 The cedar

The cedar is a magnificent evergreen tree that lives for hundreds of years, and ancient kings built palaces and ships from its wood. It's the symbol of Lebanon, in the middle of its flag.

πŸ” The Phoenicians

Long ago the Phoenicians lived on Lebanon's coast. They were skilled sailors and traders who sailed to faraway lands, and they're credited with spreading an alphabet that influenced many writing systems.

πŸ’‘ Ancient cities

Lebanon has very old cities like Tyre, Sidon, Byblos and Baalbek, and Baalbek has huge Roman temples with tall columns.

🎯 Jeita Grotto

Lebanon has the wonderful Jeita Grotto, with limestone rocks hanging in amazing shapes and an underground river that visitors explore by boat.

πŸ“Έ More pictures

Lebanon
Lebanon
Lebanon

🧩 Test yourself

1 Which tree is on Lebanon's flag?

2 Who were the ancient sailors who lived on Lebanon's coast?

3 Which picture shows β€œLebanon”?

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πŸ“· Picture sources: Wikimedia Commons