Lebanon is a country in Middle East, Asia with a rich history, unique culture and some remarkable records. Here are the most interesting facts about Lebanon that most people don't know.
Lebanon is one of the smallest countries in the world yet one of the most religiously complex — 18 officially recognised religious communities share power through a unique confessional political system. Its cuisine has spread to every corner of the globe.
Lebanon has 18 officially recognised religious sects — its government is divided proportionally between them.
Beirut has been destroyed and rebuilt 7 times throughout history.
Lebanon is the most mountainous country in the Middle East.
The cedars of Lebanon are mentioned 75 times in the Bible.
Lebanon is one of the smallest countries in the world yet one of the most religiously complex — 18 officially recognised religious communities share power through a unique confessional political system. Its cuisine has spread to every corner of the globe.
Lebanon is known for several remarkable places that attract visitors and define the country's identity:
An extraordinary underground cave system with the world's largest stalactite — 8.2m long
UNESCO colossal Roman temples — the Temple of Jupiter has the largest stone blocks ever used in construction
UNESCO one of the oldest continuously inhabited cities in the world — 7,000 years of history
A grove of ancient cedar trees, some over 3,000 years old — survivors of Lebanon's once-vast cedar forests
Lebanon is one of the smallest countries in the world yet one of the most religiously complex — 18 officially recognised religious communities share power through a unique confessional political system. Its cuisine has spread to every corner of the globe.
The capital of Lebanon is Beirut.
Lebanon has a population of approximately 5.4M.
The official language of Lebanon is Arabic.
Lebanon gained independence in 1943.
Lebanon uses the Lebanese Pound (LBP).