21-30 Surprising Facts About Lebanon
21. Lebanon boasts 21 major daily newspapers, but here’s the catch: most are biased because they rely on political parties for funding.
22. According to a recent report, Lebanon holds the title of the angriest country, with 49% of respondents experiencing anger daily. I mean, Can you really blame them after reading the above facts?
23. The controversial mockumentary Borat is banned in all Arab countries except Lebanon, where it can be viewed.
24. Lebanon once made a massive bowl of hummus to get into the Guinness Book of World Records just so people around the world could recognize that hummus is from Lebanon.
25. Unfortunately, Lebanon ranks as one of the worst countries in the world for gender equality, with significant gaps between men and women in areas such as health, education, economy, and politics. In 2020, it was the ninth-worst country in this regard.
26. Lebanon is one of the world’s highest number of cigarette consumers, with over 2,000 cigarettes smoked per person per year.
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27. Lebanon has been ruled by many ancient empires, including the Phoenician, Akkadian, Egyptian, Mitanni, Hittite, Babylonian, Persian, Greek, and Roman.
28. The Phoenicians, Lebanon’s original inhabitants, are credited with the invention of the alphabet, leaving an enduring impact on human communication.
29. The land of Phoenicians, Lebanon has the mythical Phoenix as its national bird, symbolizing its resilience and enduring spirit.
30. Lebanon also has a rich wine culture dating back to 7000 BC, with the Phoenicians recognized as among the earliest wine producers.
31-40 Cool Facts About Lebanon
31. The national animal of Lebanon is the striped hyena, and basketball holds the distinction of being the country’s national sport.
32. Lebanon shares the honor of having the world’s third-highest number of public holidays with Thailand. With 16 public holidays per year, only India and Colombia, each with 18, surpass Lebanon in this regard.
33. Khalil Gibran, a luminary poet and philosopher, is a proud son of Lebanon. Renowned for masterpieces such as “The Prophet” and “The Madman,” Gibran’s literary contributions have left an indelible mark on the world.
34. Actor Keanu Reeves was born in Beirut, Lebanon.
35. Delving into history, Lebanon boasts the world’s oldest law school, The Law School of Berytus, inaugurated by Roman Emperor Septimius Severus in 200 AD, situated in present-day Beirut.
36. Education is a point of pride for the Lebanese people, ranking among the most educated globally with an impressive adult literacy rate of around 95.30% as of 2023.
37. A pivotal chapter in Lebanon’s history unfolded during the Lebanese Civil War, a tumultuous period lasting over 15 years, from 1975 to 1990. Rooted in differing perspectives, the conflict pitted Lebanese Muslims, advocating for integration into the United Arab Republic, against other citizens who sought to maintain Lebanon’s independence. The war attracted involvement from Israel and Syria, with their forces occupying parts of Lebanon until 2000 (Israel) and 2005 (Syria).
38. Shortly after Israel’s founding on May 14, 1948, five Arab nations, including Lebanon, declared war on it.
39. Beirut is the capital of Lebanon.
40. During the 1960s, Beirut, earned the moniker “Paris of the East” due to its reputation as a glamorous destination for the world’s wealthiest tourists.
That’s it for this post guys, I hope you had fun while reading 40 Interesting Lebanon Facts For Kids.
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