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= Lebanon!! = = Flag: = ==

Two red-colored bands symbolizing martyrdom,( martyrdom is a person that under goes death or suffering for his belief ) surround horizontally a white-colored band, symbol of the Lebanese snow-capped mountain peaks, in the center of the flag, the cedar tree that characterized Lebanon since its birth, serving to build temples and ships, thus inspiring immortality and tolerance. Some people tend to use the color brown when drawing the trunk of the Cedar. This is a common mistake, the Cedar tree should be drawn in green.



Lebanon is part of Western Asia, on the Eastern shore of Mediterranean Sea.


 * Population: **

The population of Lebanon on August 10th 2011 is approximately 3,712,289.

The language spoken in Lebanon is...... Arabic, Armenian, English, and Christianity
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**Currency:** The currency in Lebanon is........ Lebanese pound.

The religion of Lebanon is.......
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 * Maronite Catholic ||  |||| 21% ||
 * Greek Orthodox ||  |||| 8% ||
 * Greek Catholic ||  |||| 5% ||
 * Sunni Islam ||  |||| 27% ||
 * Shiite Islam ||  |||| 27% ||
 * Druze ||  |||| 5% ||
 * Others/Agnostics/Atheists ||  |||| 7% ||

**Attractions:** ** ﻿ **


 * 1) [|Baalbek Roman Ruins]
 * 2) [|Beit ed-Dine Palace]
 * 3) [|Souks and Castles]
 * 4) [|Beach Clubs]
 * 5) [|Cave Kouroum]

**Baalbek Roman Ruins** Baalbek Roman Ruins is a great tourist attraction.

In the 1st century BC, the region became a part of the Roman Empire. In the year 15 BC, Julius Caesar made it a Roman colony. Beginning from that time, over a period of two centuries, the Romans built a large temple complex in Baalbek as emperors succeeded one another in Rome. The main three temples had been dedicated to Jupiter (the ancient Roman King of the Gods and the God of Sky), Bacchus (the God of Wine) and Venus (the Goddess of Love). With these constructions and some other additions like the Great Court (of approach), Heliopolis became one of the largest sanctuaries in the Roman Empire with largest temples Romans ever built. The ruins of Baalbek are bordered on one side by the town of Baalbek and on the other side by agricultural land. Today, the complex represents a lavish display of a remnants of temples with fallen columns and sculptures. Local influences are noticeable in the architecture and decorations of the temples. The Great Court, the Temple of Jupiter and the Temple of Bacchus remain the centerpieces of the complex. With the footprint of 290 by 160 feet, the Temple of Jupiter Baal ("Heliopolitan Zeus") is considered to be the largest religious construction in the Roman empire.



And there are more exciting places to visit!

**Culture:** The Culture of Lebanon is varied, depending widely on the differing [|ethnic groups] that live in [|Lebanon].

Until recently, Lebanon was a war-torn nation. Much of the capital city of Beirut was in ruins. So was a great deal of the rest of the country. Rebuilding is now under way in order to address a lack of housing, as well as unreliable gas and water supplies. In rural areas, farmhouses are made of stone or concrete with tile floors. They have only a few necessary pieces of furniture. A small wood-burning or kerosene stove is used for heat in the winter. Most rural houses have running water.
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Type: Republic
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Political parties: Amal Movement, Ba'ath Party, Democratic Left, Democratic Renewal Movement, Free Patriotic Movement, Future Movement, Hizballah, Kataeb Party, Kataeb Reform Movement, Lebanese Forces, National Bloc, Marada Movement, Nasserite Popular Movement, National Liberal Party, Popular Bloc, Progressive Socialist Party, Qornet Shehwan Gathering, Syrian Social National Party, Tachnaq Party.

** How is Lebanon Globely connected through Trade, Sport and Travel: **  From technology to animation to adventure travel, Jordan is home to a host of rising entrepreneurial stars and the Jordan Fast Growth 30, a project of AllWorld Network, highlights the fastest growing businesses in Jordan, private companies with proven track records of growth. The Jordan30 bring to life Jordan�s knowledge economy with strengths in software, gaming, web communities, e-commerce, animation, telecom, health and education. There is also a strong presence of green companies on mission to preserve Jordan�s natural environment, from Keenwash that wants every car washed without water, to Feynan EcoLodge that is a totally solar-powered experience.

Lebanon is connected by family because a lot of Lebanese people immigrate to Australia leaving behind friends and family. Lebanon is also connected by phone e-mail twitter facebook ect.
 * How is Lebanon globally conneted to Australia: **