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    Lebanon

    The primary language of Lebanon is Arabic. The second most common language spoken in Lebanon is...?Lebanon

      French. English is quickly becoming more common and will soon take over as the second most widely spoken language.

    What percentage of the people of Lebanon are Christian?Lebanon

      about 30%. Prior to the civil war (1975-1990), the percentage of Christians was approximately 70%.

    The national symbol and pride of Lebanon is?Lebanon

      The cedar tree. Only a small number of the ancient majestic trees remain due in large part to deforestation.

    Lebanon's national currency is?Lebanon

      The Lebanese pound. The U.S. dollar is widely used and can be obtained through most ATMs.

    How high is the highest peak in Lebanon?Lebanon

      10128' (3,087 m). The tallest mountain in Lebanon is Jabal al Makmal.

    In which Lebanese city will you find a large amount of intact Roman ruins?Lebanon

      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.

    How many countries border Lebanon?Lebanon

      2. Syria to the North and East and Israel to the south. The West is bordered by the Mediterranean Sea.

    Lebanon derives its name from the Arabic word Lubnan, meaning what...?Lebanon

      White. It was named such because of its snow covered mountains.

    What is the capital of Lebanon?Lebanon

      Beirut. Beirut is also the largest city in Lebanon with approximately 1.5 million (unoffical)inhabitants. Damascus is the capital of Syria...

    In 2009 what was the approximate population of Lebanon?Lebanon

      4 million.

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