history
Who were the ancient people who founded the alphabet in Lebanon?
The Phoenicians
What lebanese tree is over 4,000 years old in some regions?
The Cedar of Lebanon
What sea borders Lebanon?
The Mediterranean Sea
What is the national Dance of Lebanon?
Dabke
What villages in Lebanon is known for snow most of the year and ski resorts?
Faraya - Mzaar, Laklouk, The Cedars
From who did Lebanon gain independence and when?
From the French mandate, on 22 November 1943
What Lebanese food is considered the national breakfast ?
Maneoushe (especially zaatar)
Which region of Lebanon is famous for vineyards and wine?
The Bekaa valley
Which Lebanese dish is recognized as an intangible cultural heritage?
Tabbouleh
Which Lebanese river is also called « naher el mot » in mythology?
Nahr ibrahim
Which Lebanese city was one of the most important centers of education in the Roman era?
Beirut
What is Lebanon the only country in the Arab world without?
A desert
How many governorates (mouhafazat) does Lebanon have?
9
Which Lebanese village is famous for producing traditional pottery?
Rass el Matn and Bet Chabeb
What sea animal can occasionally be spotted off the Lebanese coast, especially near Tyre?
Sea turtles
What major empire conquered the Phoenician cities in 322 BC?
Alexander the Great and the Macedonian Empire
What Lebanese city is known for being one of the oldest continuously inhabited cities in the world?
Byblos (jbeil)
Which valley in Lebanon is known as the «Holy Valley »?
Qadisha valley
What is Lebanon’s most famous traditional instrument?
The oud
What natural site is believed in legend to be the birthplace of the god Adonis, located near a major river source?
Afqa Cave (source of Nahr Ibrahim)
Which Lebanese queen was famous in ancient history for influencing Rome?
Queen Zenobia of Palmyra
What famous Lebanese landmark was voted among the New 7 Wonders of Nature finalists?
Jeita Grotto
What is the only river in Lebanon that flows toward the south instead of toward the west or north?
The Litani River.
Which Lebanese region is traditionally known for producing some of the country’s oldest olive oil, with meth passed down for centuries?
The Zgharta - Koura region
What rare species of wild cat still exists in the mountains of Lebanon?
The Caracal