Lebanon

Lebanon is a small country on the eastern coast of the Mediterranean Sea. It is famous for its delicious food, ancient cedar trees, and thousands of years of history. Lebanon is one of the smallest countries in Asia.

Land and People

About 5.5 million people live in Lebanon. The capital is Beirut. Despite being tiny, Lebanon has mountains with snow, a Mediterranean coast, and a fertile valley. The country is smaller than the state of Connecticut.

Ancient ruins of the old city of Byblos in Lebanon.
Ancient ruins of the old city of Byblos in Lebanon. (Orient at de.wikipedia / Wikimedia Commons)

Culture and Fun Facts

Lebanese food like hummus, tabbouleh, and baklava is eaten around the world. The cedar tree is on the flag of Lebanon and is a national symbol. Lebanon has Roman ruins at Baalbek that are over 2,000 years old. People speak Arabic, French, and English.

Fun Facts

  • The cedar tree on Lebanon's flag has been a symbol of the country for thousands of years.
  • Baalbek has some of the largest Roman temple ruins in the world.
  • Lebanon was once famous as the land of the Phoenicians, who created one of the first alphabets.

Did You Know?

The ancient Phoenicians lived in what is now Lebanon over 3,000 years ago. They created one of the first alphabets, which became the basis for the Greek, Latin, and English alphabets we use today. They were also amazing sailors and traders.