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    10 Facts About Lebanon

    Fact 1
    Lebanon used to be known as the "Switzerland of the East" due to the diversity and financial power that it enjoyed.

    Fact 2
    The capital city Beirut, used to be called the "Paris of the Middle East' because it was at one time a thriving city with a rich culture and attracted tourists from all over the world. When the war was over, extensive efforts were made to redevelop the national infrastructure and the failing economy.

    Fact 3
    It is widely believed that Jesus Christ had done his first miracle here.

    Fact 4
    The country's name is known to be the oldest in the world and has remained unchanged for over 4000 years.

    Fact 5
    Byblos is the world's oldest, continuously occupied city and the first alphabet was also created here.

    Fact 6
    The world's first ever law school was founded in the city of Beirut in Lebanon.

    Fact 7
    The cedar which is a native tree of Lebanon is mentioned 75 times in the Old Testament.

    Fact 8
    Beirut was destroyed and built from scratch seven times and is known as the "Phoenix".

    Fact 9
    It is the one and only Asian country that has absolutely no desert.

    Fact 10
    The first ever people to build a boat and set sail in it were the Phoenicians who were the original occupants of Lebanon.
    • 10 Facts About Lebanon