from second graders at Makassed OBK School to second graders at Roseville College

2. Dear Grade Two Students
at Roseville College,
We’d like to share with you some
information about our beloved country,
Lebanon.
Grade Two Students
at Makassed Omar Bin Al-Khattab School (OBK)
Beirut-Lebanon

3. Lebanon, officially the
<<Lebanese Republic>>,
is
a country
in the East
Mediterranean,
<<>>
<<>>
<<and is the smallest>>
<<< country in Asia.>>>

4. Brief History of Lebanon
The land of Lebanon was settled thousands of years ago. The
city of Byblos is one of the oldest continuously inhabited cities
in the world.
During 1500 BC the Empire of the Phoenicians emerged from
the land of Lebanon. They were a seafaring people whose
culture flourished and spread through the Mediterranean. The
Phoenicians stayed in power until around 300 BC. Several more
empires controlled the land of Lebanon over history including
the Romans, Arabs, and finally the Ottoman Empire.
When the Ottoman Empire collapsed after World War I,
France took control of Lebanon. In 1943, Lebanon gained
independence from France .

5. Lebanon Today
Capital: Beirut
Dialing code: 961
Currency: Lebanese pound
Population: 4,259,405
Official Language: Arabic
Size: 10,452 Km2

6. The Geography of Lebanon
Lebanon is bounded on the
north and east by Syria, on
the west by the
Mediterranean, and on the
south by Palestine.
Lebanon consists of two
mountain chains, the Lebanon
and the anti-Lebanon; a
narrow coastal strip, where all
the major cities lie; and a
fertile plain,the Bekaa Valley,
which lies between the two
mountain chains and provides
most of the local agricultural
produce.

7. The Lebanon Cedar is the national emblem
of Lebanon, and is displayed on the
Lebanese flag.

8. Climate
• Lebanon has a Mediterranean climate
characterized by a long, hot, and dry
summer, and cool, rainy winter. Fall is a
transitional season with a gradual
lowering of temperature and little rain;
spring occurs when the winter rains
cause the vegetation to revive. The daily
range of temperature is not wide.

9. Touristic Sites in Lebanon
Beirut
We live in Beirut.
Beirut is the capital and largest city of Lebanon . It is located on
a peninsula at the midpoint of Lebanon's Mediterranean coast.
It serves as the country's largest and main seaport. The city has
been inhabited since the 15th century BC.
Beirut is Lebanon's seat of government. It plays a central role in
the Lebanese economy, with many banks and corporations. The
city is famous for its press, theatres, universities, schools, and
cultural activities. The most famous natural landmark in Beirut
is Roucha Rock which consists of two huge rocks. They stand
like gigantic sentinels. They are a popular destination for locals
and visitors alike.

10. Anjar
Anjar is situated
on the Bekaa
plain. It is the
site of the only
Umayyad city in
Lebanon. It was
built from 705 to
715 and many
well-conserved
ruins still remain.

11. Baalbek
Baalbek is a town in
the Bekaa Valley of
Lebanon situated east
of the Litani River.
It is famous for its
scaled temple ruins of
the Roman period,
and it can be
considered among the
wonders of the
ancient world.

12. Beiteddine
Beiteddine is a small
Lebanese town in the Chouf
District. The town is
famous for its magnificent
Beiteddine Palace which
hosts the Beiteddine
Festival every summer.
Parts of the palace are
today open to the public
while the rest is the
Lebanese president's
summer residence.

13. Byblos (Jbeil)
The city of Byblos has
constantly been
inhabited since the
sixth century BC. The
actual town is made up
of the old
town, surrounded by
medieval walls along
with the modern town
that progressively
expands towards the
mountains.

14. Sidon (Saida)
Sidon is the capital of
South Lebanon. It has
been mentioned in
writings since the 14th
century BC. Since
Antiquity, it has been
one of the most
flourishing ports of
Phoenicia and the
Mediterranean.Traces of
this glorious past still
hover in every street of
the city.

15. Jeita Grotto
The Jeita Grotto is a system of two separate, but
interconnected caves. They are situated in the Nahr Al-Kalb
Valley 18 kilometres north of Beirut. The lower cave can only be
visited by boat. It was nominated as the eighth wonder of the
world.

16. The Culture of Lebanon
The culture of Lebanon is the cross
culture of various civilizations over
thousands of years, originally home to the
Phoenicians. Then subsequently, it was
conquered and occupied by the
Assyrians, the Persians, the Greeks, the
Romans, the Arabs, the Crusaders, the
Ottoman Turks and most recently the
French. Lebanese culture has evolved by
borrowing from all of these groups.

17. Public Holidays in Lebanon
Lebanon celebrates both Christian and Muslim
holidays such as:
Christmas ,Easter, Eid al-Fitr (the three-day
feast at the end of Ramadan ,the month of
fasting), Eid al-Adha (The Feast of the Sacrifice
which is celebrated during the annual pilgrimage
to Mecca in Saudi Arabia), and the Birth of the
Prophet Muhammad.
As foe Lebanon's national holidays, they include:
Labor Day(May 1), Independence Day(November
22), and Martyrs’ Day (May6).

18. Lebanese Cuisine
Food in Daily Life
 Lebanese cuisine is Mediterranean. Pita bread is a staple. The
Lebanese enjoy Hummus (chick pea), fool (a fava bean dip),
and other bean dishes.
Rice is nearly a staple, and pasta is very popular.
 The Lebanese national dishes are the Kibbe, ,
a meat pie made from finely minced lamb and
burghul (cracked wheat) and…
Tabbouleh, a salad made from parsley, tomatoes, and burghul.

19. Sports in Lebanon
• Football and Basketball are the most
popular sports in Lebanon.
• Winter sports such as skiing and
snowboarding are popular sports up in
the mountains .
• Running is popular, too . The Beirut
International Marathon is held every
fall, drawing top runners from Lebanon
and abroad.
• Other sports such as surfing, body
boarding, netball, cycling, beach
soccer, skateboarding, and baseball are
increasing in popularity.

20. Welcome to Lebanon
Please Do Come and Visit
Us…..