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Interesting Facts about Lebanon

Trivia, oddities, and curious tidbits about Lebanon.

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20 curious facts about Lebanon.

When a child loses a tooth they throw their tooth into the sea or a field and say “Oh sun, oh sun, take the mouse's tooth and give me a gold tooth.”
The cedar tree on Lebanon's flag symbolizes strength, holiness and eternity. The white background stands for peace, and the red bands represent sacrifice.
The cedar tree on Lebanon's flag symbolizes strength, holiness and eternity. The white background stands for peace, and the red bands represent sacrifice.
Since before Biblical times, Lebanon has been famous for its cedar trees. The Temple of Solomon was built by Lebanese workers using cedar from Lebanon. Lebanese cedar was also found in the tombs of the Pharaohs of Egypt. The trees can grow up to 24 metres.

The ancient city of Byblos, known by Arabs today as Jbeil, is the world's oldest continuously inhabited city. Its name is thought to come from the Greek word for papyrus (bublos). In Phoenician times, Byblos was a stopping point for papyrus shipments from Egypt to Greece. The Greek word biblion (“book”) is the origin of the English word Bible.
Both Lebanese and tourists shop at souqs, the traditional Arab markets. Many Lebanese also shop at huge shopping malls that are as modern as any in North America.
Tripoli has long been known for its art of soap making. Soap is created with natural ingredients, using an olive oil base infused with honey, herbs and essential oils.
Lebanese enjoy car racing, and the country holds two major rallies annually. Currently, Lebanon is bidding to become the home of the first Middle East Formula One Grand Prix.
Lebanon has been called “the playground of the Middle East” because of its inviting beaches and mountains. Few countries offer the opportunity to swim in the warm sea in the morning and downhill ski in the afternoon.
An herbal tea made from sugar, spices and walnuts is sometimes prepared for a new mother and her baby to drink. The tea is thought to increase the mother's milk supply and cure a baby's colic.