Lebanon
National Flag
Lebanon, officially the Lebanese Republic, is a country in Western Asia. It is bordered by Syria to the north and east, and Israel to the south. Lebanon was widely known as the “Switzerland of the East” due to its financial power and diversity. Lebanon also attracted large numbers of tourists to the point that the capital Beirut became widely referred to as the “Paris of the East”. The name Lebanon meaning “white” which could be regarded as a reference to the snow- capped Mount Lebanon. The French released the government officials on 22 November 1943 and accepted the independence of Lebanon.
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Official Name - Republic of Lebanon
Nationality - Lebanese
Chief City - Beirut
Location - Western Asia
Population - 4,099,000
Area - 10,452 km (166th)
Official Languages - Arabic
Government - Parliamentary democracy
Currency - Lebanese pound (LBP)
Independence - 26th November 1941
Map
national anthem
Kulluna Lil watan lil ola lil alam
Mil'ou Ayn il Zaman
Sayfouna Wal Qalam,
Sahlouna Wal jabal – manbiton Lirrijal
Kawlouna Wal 'Amal. Fi sabil il Kamal.
Koullouna Lil wata Lil Oula
Lil 'Alan, Koullouna Lil watan.
Shaykhouna Wal fata 'Inda saout il
Watan
Ousdou GhaBin Mata
SawaratNa lfitan
Sharkouna Kalbouhou AbaDan Loubnan
Sanahou Rab Bouhou Li maDa l Azman
Koullouna Lil watan Lil 'Oula Lil' Alam,
Koullouna Lil watan.
Bahrouhou Barrouhou Dourratou
Sharqain
Rifdouhou Birrouhou Mali 'oul Koutbain
Ismouhou 'Izzouhou Mounthou
Kan al Joudoud
Majdouhou Arzouhou
Ramzouhou Lil khouloud
Koullouna Lil watan Lil 'Oula
Lil 'Alam, Koullouna Lil watan.
TRANSLATION
We are all for our nation, for our
flag and glory!
Our valor and our writings are
The envy of the ages.
Our mountains and our valleys,
They envy of the ages.
Our mountains and our valleys,
they bring forth stalwart men.
And to Perfection all our
Efforts we devote.
We are all for our Nation, for
Our flag and glory!
Our Elders and our children,
They await our Country's call,
And on the Day of Crisis they
are as Lions of the Jungle.
The heart of our East is forever Lebanon,
May God preserve it until the end of time.
WE are all for our Nation, for our flag and glory!
The Gems of the East are its land and sea.
Throughout the world its good
deeds flow from pole to pole.
And its name is its glory since time began.
The Cedar Symbol – is its Pride.
We are all for our Nation, for
our flag and glory!
Triumphal Arch in Tyre
Mohammad Al-Amin Mosque
Temple of Jupiter in Baalbek
politics
Lebanon is a parliamentary democratic republic, which implements a special system known as confessionalism. About 60 per cent of the Lebanese are Muslim and the rest are Christians.
climate
Lebanon has a moderate Mediterranean climate. In coastal areas, winters are generally cool and rainy whilst summers are hot and humid.
Culture
Traditional Clothing, like woman's hat and scarf, is rare today in Lebanon, but some rural people still dress as their ancestors did. Most Lebanese wear Western style clothes. Marriages are often arranged between near families to help preserve the wealth and status of the families involved.
economy
Although major products includes apples, peaches, oranges, and lemons. A combination of beautiful climate, many historic landmarks and World Heritage Sites continues to attract large numbers of tourists to Lebanon.
creative arts
Lebanese music is known around the world for its soothing rhythms and oriental beats. Lebanese performers are among the most popular in the Arab world alongside Egyptian artists.
language
Majority of Lebanese people speak Arabic and either French or English fluently. People of Armenian or Greek descent also speak Armenian or Greek fluently. The colloquial language used in Lebanon, dialects called Levantine Arabic.
sports
Because of Lebanon's unique geography, both summer and winter sports thrive in the country. Skiing in the morning and swimming in the Mediterranean during the afternoon. At the competitive level, basketball, football are among Lebanon's most popular sports.
A lebanese lady
Dabke Folk
The main roman avenue