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40 Lebanon Trivia Questions, Answers, and Fun Facts

How much do you know about Lebanon? This category is for trivia questions and answers related to Lebanon (Geography). Each one is filled with fun facts and interesting information.
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1 The primary language of Lebanon is Arabic. What is the other semi-official language?
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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2 What is the capital of Lebanon?
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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3 What percentage of the people of Lebanon are Christian?
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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4 Qurnat as Sawda' is a very important place in Lebanon, What is so special about it?
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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5 The national symbol and pride of Lebanon is?
Answer: The cedar tree

Only a small number of these ancient majestic trees remain, due in large part to deforestation.
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6 What was the estimated population of the country in 1997?
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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7 What is one of the main exports of Lebanon?
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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8 Lebanon's national currency is?
Answer: The Lebanese pound

The U.S. dollar is widely used and can be obtained through most ATMs.
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9 What is a unique characteristic of Lebanon that separates it from other countries in the Middle East?
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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10 Lebanon borders Israel and Syria. A very important organization in the country, which has seats in the Lebanese parliament but also performs attacks against Israel is usually at conflict with its neighbor Israel. Which organization is this?
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.
    Your options: [ Al-Qaeda ] [ Hezbollah ] [ Palestinian Liberation Organization ] [ United Nations ]
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11 How high is the highest peak in Lebanon?
Answer: 10128' (3,087 m)

The tallest mountain in Lebanon is Jabal al Makmal.
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12 Israel and Lebanon share their seas, as they are literally separated by a giant cable. From which Israeli geologic formation can the Israeli and Lebanese parts of ocean be seen?
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.
    Your options: [ Ein Gedi ] [ Rosh Hanikra ] [ Bitan Aharon ] [ The Kotel ]
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13 In which Lebanese city will you find a large amount of intact Roman ruins?
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.
    Your options: [ Baalbek ] [ Tripoli ] [ Beirut ] [ Zahle' ]
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14 Who was elected as president of Lebanon in October 1998?
Answer: Emil Lahhoud

He remained president until 2007.
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15 What is the name of the longest river in Lebanon, that is the only major river of the Middle East that doesn't cross international boundaries?
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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16 A popular tourist site, what is the largest lake in Lebanon?
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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17 How many countries border Lebanon?
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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18 What domain contributes the most to the Lebanese economy?
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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19 The Beqaa Valley is an important farming region in Lebanon. To which other country does it stretch?
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.
    Your options: [ Israel ] [ Syria ] [ United Arab Emirates ] [ Jordan ]
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20 Lebanon derives its name from the Arabic word Lubnan, meaning what...?
Answer: White

It was named such because of its snow covered mountains.
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21 When does Lebanon celebrate their independence from France?
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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22 What is the capital of Lebanon?
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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23 When did Lebanon get its independence?
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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24 In 2009 what was the approximate population of Lebanon?
Answer: 4 million

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25 What sea borders Lebanon?
Answer: Mediterranean Sea

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