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 (also laqlouq and the Cedars)
From who did Lebanon gain independence from and when?
From the French Mandate on 22 november 1943.
What Lebanese food is considered the national breakfast?
maneoushe (zaatar especially)
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 mytholog?
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?
Beit chabeb
What sea animal can occasionally be spotted of 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 instrumen?
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
Which Lebanese queen was famous in ancient history for influencing Rome?
Queen Zenobia of Palmyra
What famous Lebanese landmark 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 and north?
The Litani river
Which Lebanese region is traditionally known for producing some of the country’s oldest olive oil, with methods passed down for centuries?
Zgharta Koura region
What rare species of wild cat still exists in the mountains of Lebanon?
The Caracal