Answer: French
French can be used in public life in certain conditions. The French influence in Lebanon is a holdover from colonialism.
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Answer: Beirut
Beirut is a very beautiful city and in the middle of a huge rebuilding process. Tripoli is the capital of Libya and also is a city of Lebanon. Doha is the capital of Qatar, while Damascus is the capital of Syria.
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Answer: about 40%
Prior to the Civil War (1975-1990), the percentage of Christians was approximately 70%. In 2013, the CIA World Factbook stated the percentage of Lebanese with a Christian faith of some denomination was 39%.
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Answer: It is the highest peak of Lebanon.
At 3,088 meters above sea level, Qurnat as Sawda' is the highest point of Lebanon. It has cold weather and frequent snowfall.
According to medieval religious literature, Noah planted a tree in the summit of Mount Lebanon, Qurnat as Sawda'.
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Answer: The cedar tree
Only a small number of these ancient majestic trees remain, due in large part to deforestation.
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Answer: 3,500,000
It is an estimated figure, since no actual survey has been done in the last 50 years. It could range between 3,300,000 and 4,100,000.
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Answer: Jewelry
Authentic jewelry is one of the most exported goods from Lebanon to the world, especially other Middle Eastern countries. Cars, though, are one of the most imported goods to the country.
Falafel is actually a traditional Middle Eastern food, which by the way is delicious!
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Answer: The Lebanese pound
The U.S. dollar is widely used and can be obtained through most ATMs.
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Answer: Moderate weather
Lebanon has very unique weather. It's good for vacationing in both summer and winter. Only country in ME that has an active skiing community.
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Answer: Hezbollah
Hezbollah is considered a terrorist organization by countries like the United States, Great Britain and France, but is also protected and respected by Iran and some people in Syria.
Hezbollah is also regarded as a political party, as it has members in the Parliament and Cabinet of Lebanon. The issue of whether they are terrorists is controversial.
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Answer: 10128' (3,087 m)
The tallest mountain in Lebanon is Jabal al Makmal.
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Answer: Rosh Hanikra
The Rosh Hanikra caves are amazing rock formations in Israeli territory. Train tunnels made years ago for transportation between the countries and now inactive can be seen in the outside of the caves.
Lebanon is "just around the corner" of Israel. Rosh Hanikra, although Israeli territory, shows the ocean divided in two, and the military bases of Israel that prohibit civilian entry, as Lebanon is just steps away.
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Answer: Baalbek
The Romans built these temple ruins on the Grand Terrace, right above the Trillithon. They built the temples in honor of their Gods. The Temple of Venus, is almost completely intact. Unfortunately, only the columns from the Temple of Jupiter remain. These six columns are among the tallest in the world, rising about 60' over the platform floor.
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Answer: Emil Lahhoud
He remained president until 2007.
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Answer: Litani River
The Litani River provides water for the entire country of Lebanon. The Litani River Authority is in charge of handling subjects pertaining to said river.
Sections of the River were under Israeli control in 1978, and then again from 1982 to 2000.
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Answer: Lake Qaraoun
Lake Qaraoun is a man-made lake that was created by damming the longest river in the country, the Litani River. Temperate weather keeps tourists coming in all year around. The lake boasts some of the finest motels and restaurants in the country. Scenic boat tours are available and the fishing is wonderful. The area is also popular among bird-lovers, who come to see the many heron, egret, storks and larks that make the lake their winter home.
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Answer: 2
Syria to the North and East and Israel to the south. The West is bordered by the Mediterranean Sea.
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Answer: Business and Services
That's very true, as that domain is by far the most dominating. The second is tourism, while the third is agriculture.
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Answer: Syria
Although mostly all of Beqaa Valley is inside Lebanon, it also stretches to Syria.
During the 1982 Lebanon War, the Beqaa Valley was home of the Beqaa Valley War, when Israel entered Lebanon with an amazing air force and later won the war.
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Answer: White
It was named such because of its snow covered mountains.
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Answer: November 22
On November 22, 1943, Lebanon became independent from the French-led League of Nations mandate. It is celebrated as a national holiday.
September 16 is Independence Day for Mexico, as is July 4 in the United States.
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Answer: Beirut
Beirut is also the largest city in Lebanon with approximately 1.5 million (unofficial) inhabitants. Damascus is the capital of Syria.
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Answer: 22 November 1943
A memorable date for the country, as it got rid of the French troops after a hard-fought struggle.
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Answer: Mediterranean Sea
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