About Lebanon
Intro
Lebanon is a small, country on the east coast of the Mediterranean Sea. Located on fertile territory at the crossroads of three continents—Africa, Asia, and Europe—it is a valuable and highly desired territory.
Famous For
Lebanon offers plenty: from ancient Roman ruins, to well-preserved castles, limestone caves, historic Churches and Mosques, beautiful beaches nestled in the Mediterranean Sea, world-renowned Lebanese cuisine, nonstop nightlife and discothèques, to mountainous ski resorts.
Interesting Fact
It is the only middle eastern country which does not have a desert. If you think about a middle eastern country, the first thing that’ll come to your mind are the vast desert lands with people riding camels. But no, that’s not the case here. On the contrary, it witnesses snowfall, and even has ski resorts that remain open for as long as three months a year.
Lebanese Food
Lebanese cuisine is among the healthiest food in the world because of their ingredients and the way they cook their food. Health Line puts Lebanese food in #10 for the world's top healthiest cuisines because of their low-fat options such as hummus, tabbouleh and other dips and salads.
Language
Arabic is the official language of Lebanon, but English and French are widely used. Most Lebanese speak French - a legacy of France's colonial rule - and the younger generation gravitates towards English.
Name "LEBANON:
The name Lebanon ("Lubnan" in standard Arabic; "Lebnan" or "Lebnèn" in local dialect) is derived from the Semitic root "LBN", which is linked to several closely-related meanings in various languages, such as white and milk. This is regarded as reference to the snow-capped Mount Lebanon.
