Lebanon
By Mae Norton
Flag of Lebanon
- The red symbolizes martyrdom and Lebanon's people sacrifice while fighting for independence
- The white represents peace, purity, and the snow capped Lebanese mountains
- The tree symbolizes immortality, strength, tolerance, and prosperity
Map of Lebanon
- Beirut is the capital of Lebanon and also the biggest city
- Lebanon covers a total area of 4,036 square miles
- Arabic is the official language throughout Lebanon
Famous Landmark: Baalbek and It's Ruined Temples
- Baalbek is a small town in the Bakaa Valley, Lebanon
- This a famous landmark in lebanon due to the ruined temples during the Roman period
The Population of Lebanon is 5,882, 562 as of 2014
Religion
- 54% Muslim (Includes 27% Sunni & 27% Shia)
- 40.5% Christian (Includes 21% Maronite Catholic, 8% Greek Orthodox, 5% Greek Catholic, 6.5% other Catholic)
- 5.6% Druze
- Very small numbers of Jews, Baha'is, Buddhists, Hindus, and Mormans
Mohammad Al Amin Mosque
Places To Visit
Jeita Grotto
- Longest Cave in the Middle East
- Pride of Lebanon
- Discovered in 1836
Mohammad Al Amin Mosque
- Located in Beirut
- Officially opened October 2008
- Construction was financed by Rafiq Hariri who was assasinated before it opened
Kadisha Valley
- Nearly 50km long
- Known as the sacred valley