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Cody 7th Gr. SS
Southwest Asia - Chapter 17 - Lebanon
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| What body of water lies to the west of Lebanon? | Mediterranean Sea |
| What country lies to the east of Lebanon? | Syria |
| What products are manufactured in Lebanon? | food, cement, textiles, chemicals, & metal products. |
| What kind of work do most people do in Lebanon? | They are in the service industry (banking and insurance) |
| What is the capital and largest city of Lebanon? | Beirut |
| What is the European nickname for Beirut, Lebanon? | The Paris of the East |
| Why is Beirut the Paris of the East? | It has elegant shops and sidewalk cafes. |
| When was the civil war in Lebanon? | 1975 to 1991 |
| What is a civil war? | When different groups within the same country fight. |
| Which groups were fighting in Lebanon's civil war? | Muslims and Christians |
| What is the language of Lebanon? | Arabic |
| What is the religion of Lebanon? | Arab Muslims (70%) and Arab Christians (30%) |