The flag of Lebanon (Arabic: علم لبنان; French: Drapeau du Liban) consists of two horizontal red lines that surround a horizontal white stripe with a green tree (Lebanese cedar) in the middle. Cedar symbolizes holiness, eternity, and peace. The color white represents snow as a symbol of purity and peace. The two red lines relate to the blood of the Lebanese who fought to protect the country against consecutive invaders. The height-to-width ratio in the flag is 2:3, and the flag was adopted on December 7, 1943.
Lebanon, officially known as the Lebanese Republic, is a sovereign state in Western Asia. Its capital is Beirut, and its population is about 6.769 million (2021). According to its land and sea borders, it borders with Cyprus, Israel, and Syria.
Capital and largest city: | Beirut |
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Other major city: | Tripoli |
Official languages: | Arabic, French |
Region: | Western Asia |
Ethnic groups: | 95% Lebanese, 4% Armenian, 1% Other |
Religions: | 54% Islam, 40.4% Christianity, 5.6% Druze |
Nationality name: | Lebanese |
Area: | 10,452 km² (4,036 sq mi) |
Population: | 6.769 million (2021) |
Currency: | Lebanese pound |
Country codes: | LB, LBN (ISO 3166) |
Internet Top-Level Domain: | .lb |
Calling code: | +961 |
Flag emoji code: | 🇱🇧 |
Keywords: Flag and coat of arms of Lebanon (Arabic: علم وشعار لبنان; French: Drapeau et armoiries du Liban), GIF
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