Lebanon
- Region
- Asia
- Area
- 10,452 km²
- Capital
- Beirut
- ISO
- LB
What the flag means
The red bands at the top and bottom are said to stand for the blood shed to defend the country, and white for peace and the snow of Lebanon’s mountains. The cedar tree is said to stand for steadfastness and eternity.
Fun facts
- FlagThe green tree in the middle of the flag of Lebanon is the Lebanon cedar, the symbol of the country.
- GeographyLebanon has an area of about 10,000 km², roughly the same size as Gifu Prefecture in Japan.
- CultureThe Phoenician alphabet, considered the ancestor of the alphabet, was used by the Phoenicians, who flourished mainly along what is now the coast of Lebanon.
- CultureThe name “Lebanon” comes from an old word meaning “white,” after the snow-capped Mount Lebanon range.
