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IMPORTANT NOTE:

This is a WIP~! I may change some things in the future.

Please note that my english is shit, I tried my best to make this as coherent as I could for you to be able to understand. If you didn't understand, you better buy me a frigging dictionary xD

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"Hygiene is two thirds of health."

The Switzerland of the Middle East

The Jewel of the East

Country: Lebanese Republic || Republic of Lebanon || Lebanon || الجمهورية اللبنانية‎ || Al-Jumhūrīyah Al-Libnānīyah

Capital: Beirut -Paris of the Middle East

Official Language: Lebanese Arabic

Other languages: French, English, Armenian and Greek

Actual population: 4,131,583 (July 2013 est.)

Currency: Lebanese pound

National tree: Lebanese cedar

National animal: Striped hyena

Anthem: كلّنا للوطن - Kulluna lil-watan (All Of Us, For the Homeland!)

Motto: كلنا للوطن ،، للعلا للعلم - We are all for the Country, the Sublime and the Flag.

Age since discovery: unknown yet

Age since independence from France: 71

Religion: Islam, Christianity and Druze (main religions).

Human name: Aban Hamieh

Birthday (Independence day): November 22nd

Human age: 23

Height: 174.2 cm 

Weight: 69.1

Sexuality: Heterosexual

Loves: Bright things, women, coffee.

Likes: Sports, stripes, nice t-shirts, cooking, wine.

Dislikes: Discourteous people 

The flag of Lebanon: it features a cedar in green against a white backdrop, bounded by two horizontal red stripes along the top and bottom. It was designed to be a neutral flag, not allied to any one of Lebanon's religious groups. The red stripes symbolize the pure blood shed in the aim of liberation. The white stripe symbolizes peace, and the white snow covering Lebanon's mountains. The green cedar, symbolizes immortality and steadiness.

Sports in Lebanon!- Football/soccer (national sport) Tennis, squash, diving, hiking, trekking, rafting, skiing, snowboarding, paragliding, water skiing, surfing, underwater fishing, sailing, scuba and snorkeling.

Location/Geography: Lebanon is located on the eastern edge of the Mediterranean. It's bounded on the north and east by Syria, on the west by the Mediterranean Sea and on the south by Israel.

Contained within its borders are four different topographical areas: a narrow coastal plain, the inland peaks of Mount Lebanon, the Beka'a plateau ((a fertile plain, it lays between Mount Lebanon and Anti-Lebanon and provides most of the local agriculture produce)), and the Anti-Lebanon range (a narrow coastal strip where all the major cities are).

Unlike the rest of the Middle East, Lebanon is a very "green" country, with lot's of flowers and trees and small rivers. There is no desert in Lebanon, just lot's of rocky mountains.

Weather and temperature vary from place to place due to it's topography.

The weather is hot and steamy in the summer. The rainy and cold season usually start around January, February and March which comes in dramatic bursts. The weather gets pleasant during spring and autumn.

Lebanon has short, messy and spiky dark brown hair combed to the left representing the two chain of mountains, Mount Lebanon and Anti-Lebanon. He has big almond-like eyes and a big nose. His lips are rather thin and his mouth is big; his eyes have an amber hue with little pricks of green, representing the diversity in plants and flowers plus the rocky mountains. He has olive tanned skin and facial hair covers his chin. He has an oval shaped face. His body is slightly build and triangle shaped, due to the Lebanese diet mostly containing veggies, though, he tends to put more olive oil than intended on his food. Lebanon dresses much like people in Europe and the United States. In the cities, he wears Western-style clothing such as business suits and casual slacks. //Some Lebanese people wear traditional clothing, depending on their religion and heritage. Examples for men include wide baggy pants called sherwals; red, cone-shaped hats called tarbooshes (also called fezzes); and checkered headscarves called kaffiyehs.//

Face-claim: Ali Hammoud

| Noisy | Cheerful | Easy going | Funny | Sweet | Sociable | Friendly | Energetic | Modern | Fashionable | Hospitable |Touchy feely | Westernized | Courteous | Exasperating | Classy | Romantic | Polite | Generous | Determined | Open minded | blunt | Proud |

Lebanon has a strong pride and tends to get exasperating when it gets hurt, for instance, he won't apologize unless necessary. When his pride is in the game, though, he won't back off until he protects it fully and the other gives up. Is rather difficult to see him angry but not strange. He is a rather cheerful and easy going lad; it's easy to get along and talk with him, but if you're one of his enemies he won't hold absolutely no punches. For Lebanon's first three decades or so of independence, the outstanding feature of his foreign policy were his friendly relations with numerous countries. He is well known for his enthusiasm and social skills. Being hospitable is his speciality; he loves people visiting his house and he is known to be very generous with gifts of jewelry, chocolate, and other material things just to show affection. He is the most open minded country in the Middle East and equality before anything when it comes to religion. Lebanon is not the classy I-have-a-lot-of-money type of man, but classy in the sense of "fashion". He is always polite and hospitable with everyone, consequently, he expects the same trait given at him. His nervousness can appreciated weakly on his face and strongly on his actions, apparently. He tends to scratch his chin or avoid eye contact with whoever is making him feel uncomfortable; he considers it a show of weakness showing nervousness openly so he tries hard to make it look as if he is just in deep thought. He fails miserably without noticing, though; he finds it hard to suppress his emotions. He is blunt when it comes to express his opinion when the problematic affects his country in any way. He is different from the rest of the Arab world and tries hard to not get involved with it and their affairs (specially if it involves Israel), so he claims to be Phoenician instead of Arab. He is also nominated to be one of the most romantic countries in the world, and the statement doesn't go short because he likes to shower women in compliments and romantic talks when he feels like it; he is not a lost case even if he is hopeless romantic deep inside though, he lives with his feet glued to the ground. His cheerfulness equals his energetic attitude when we talk about sports; since snowboarding is not something he can do at all times all the year, is the sport he is always so eager to practice. He loves to explore and loves his freedom. Pushing limits, feeling adrenaline and exploring the unknown are things he enjoys as well. He loves drama and passion, but not so much when he is the focus of the criticisms it can bring. 

 Brazil: There are 7 millions of Lebanese descent in Brazil, twice the population of Lebanon itself; in 2007 both countries signed a Memorandum of Understanding to establish a high level bilateral cooperation commission  to oversee the strengthening of economic and trade ties and an Agreement to Combat Drug Trafficking.

 Canada: Canada established diplomatic relations with Lebanon in 1954, when Canada deployed "Envoy Extraordinaire" to Beirut. Canada-Lebanon bilateral relations are rooted in the strong ties generated by Canada’s Lebanese-Canadian community and the large Canadian Diaspora in Lebanon. This relationship is strengthened by close cultural ties, and participation in La Francophonie. Canada's development assistance to Lebanon no longer maintains a bilateral program in the country. Canada strongly supports the Lebanese government’s efforts to strengthen democracy, justice and security in Lebanon.

 Mexico: He/She was one of the first Nations to recognize his Independence in 1943, making Lebanon feel extremely relieved at that. They have a formal friendship relation, plus Mexico was a popular destination during the Lebanese diaspora. There is a significant population of Lebanese descent in Mexico, nearing half a million people, many travel to support business with Lebanon. "El Centro Libanés" and "Club Deportivo Libanés" in Mexico City are important symbols representing the historically cultural and social ties between both countries. They have strong economic ties, and they respect and trust each other. Lebanon is Mexico’s largest trading partner in the Middle East.

 United Estates: The United States' interaction with Lebanon extends back to events such as the 1958 Lebanon crisis, in which he sent in troops to fortify the government's position. A possible source of friction between the U.S. and Lebanon is that most of Israel's weaponry is American-made, arguing possible American complicity in Israel's attacks. He is wary of the American for a possible betrayal but he still gets a long with him pretty well, they share culture and are really friendly with each other. The United States seeks to maintain its traditionally close ties with Lebanon, and to help preserve its independence, sovereignty, national unity, and territorial integrity 

|| Argentina || Chile || Colombia || Cuba || Uruguay || Venezuela ||

Armenia: They can be considered friends. They first met when Tigranes the Great conquered Phoenicia from the Seleucids and made it part of his short lived Armenian Empire. They helped Lebanon during the 2006 war aiding him with medicine, tents, fire fighting equipment for his people.On May 11, 2000, the Lebanese parliament voted to recognize the Armenian genocide. Lebanon is the only Arab country and one of the few countries of the world to have done so. Armenians presence have been around Lebanon for centuries having Armenian descendent on Lebanese people because of the Armenian diaspora. Armenia has an embassy in Lebanon and vice verse. 

France: After WW1 Great Lebanon was set under France's care. France was his boss due to the frenchman being in charge of Lebanon until he was able to become a independent country and could stand on his own. Which only lasted around 6 years. Right now they have a friendly relationship and France has been a compressive and supportive figure for Lebanon. France was the one who send over 500 million euro to help Lebanon recover from the 2006 war between Israel and Hezbollah. 

Greece: They've been together since the early antiquity, since their ancestors were close trading partners (ancient Greece and Phoenicia). Their relations are at really good levels. They have an embassy in each country and they are members of the Union for the Mediterranean and the Francophonie. They are very close friends and are characterized by mutual respect and trust. Along the historical nature between the two states, Greece has been a strong supporter of Lebanese political causes since 1948 and was the only country, along with Cyprus, to happily welcome Lebanese citizens during the Lebanese Civil War.

Holy See: The Holy See has played a major role in the peace negotiations of Lebanon. It has sought to unify Christian factions that were separated after the Lebanese civil war. At the same time, it sought to reduce Christian-Muslim tensions and to preserve Christian communities that have been declining in many parts of Lebanon and elsewhere in the Middle East.

Italy: Both countries signed a Treaty of Friendship, Cooperation and Navigation in 1949. Rome supported the reconstruction of Lebanon after the Taef Agreement. Also, Italian companies, from almost all sectors, operate in Lebanon. Cultural relations between Lebanon and Italy are growing more and more close, as witnessed by a framework agreement to strengthen cooperation in the teaching of Italian language and culture in Lebanon.

Netherlands: The Netherlands has good relations with Lebanon. The Dutch government supports the political and social dialogue in the country. An important step for both countries has been the establishment of the Special Tribunal for Lebanon in the Dutch town of Leidschendam. The Dutch government does not maintain cultural relations with Lebanon. However, private parties do enjoy flourishing cultural ties. Netherlands does not have a development relationship with Lebanon. However, they do support the observance of human rights in the country, including freedom of expression, equal opportunities and basic rights for Palestinians.

Russia/+ Soviet Union: The Soviet Union established diplomatic relations with Lebanon on August 3, 1944. Over the years, the two countries signed several agreements, including an agreement on trade and payments, on air traffic, on cooperation in the tourism industry, on procedures for forwarding of diplomatic mail without the escort of diplomatic couriers. Lebanon's ties to communist nations have been amicable but lacking in depth. His relations to the West and regional states have always been stronger. Although the Soviet Union maintained a visible diplomatic presence in Lebanon both before and after the 1975 Civil War, it has never exerted as much influence as has the United States or France. Two major factors have limited the Soviet Union's influence in Lebanon. First, socialism has had little appeal to those who have benefited from the free-market economy. Second, the antireligious nature of Soviet communism is repugnant to Christians and Muslims alike.

Switzerland: Lebanon is an important partner for Switzerland in the Middle East. The two countries have longstanding bilateral relations and they have many things in common: democracy, cultural diversity within a small geographical area, mountains, scarce raw materials and openness to foreign trade. There is a great deal of cultural exchange between Switzerland and Lebanon. The shared French language is an important vehicle for these exchanges. Switzerland takes part in the Salon du livre francophone in Beirut every year. Exchange between visual artists and musicians is also encouraged. In addition, Switzerland takes part in the European Film Festival in Lebanon each year.

|| Bulgaria || Denmark || Serbia || Spain || Malta || Turkey || UK ||

Libya:

Egypt:

Israel: Lebanon affirmed to be the last country to ever sign a peace treaty with Israel because the two are officially in a state of war. Their strained relations have been deteriorated to an abysmal point thanks to the 2006 war. They don't have diplomatic relations in any form and way. He can't stand seeing Israel face to face without feeling enraged.

Kuwait: They have brotherly ties; Kuwait and Lebanon are tied through common fate and excellent relations. Kuwaiti-Lebanese relations are a model to be emulated given the understanding they share and their common visions on joint issues.

Syria: They have a really complex relationship. They spent a lot of time together during the Ottoman Empire and were formerly just one territory. He used to see Syria as a precious sibling and always stuck with him/her. He's been politically influenced by Syria too. The relations between them became strained, especially since the disputes of Lebanon re-binding with Syria and the 29 year Syrian Occupation of Lebanon causing damage on his land. They had notorious tensions with everything they did. Though, on August 13rd, 2008, the presidents of the two nations agreed to establish diplomatic relations to have some progress concerning the relations of the two countries. Their relations have been slowly building up but he still disagrees and disapproves of Syria occupying his land for fights that include power purposes with Israel.

India: Bilateral relations between India and Lebanon are cordial and friendly. India maintained its diplomatic representation in Beirut throughout the civil war from 1975- 1990 barring a brief closure for two months between August to October 1989. India consistently expressed its commitment and support for the unconditional implementation of the UNSC Resolution 425 and for the restoration of the sovereignty, unity and territorial integrity of Lebanon and the extension of the authority of the Lebanese State over the entire territory of Lebanon.

Iran: Since the Islamic revolution Iran and Lebanon deepened their relations. He has mixed feelings on his views towards Iran. They have strong political, military and economic ties though. During 2006 war, Iran stood up for Hezbollah and Lebanon in general. Cultural, commercial and political interactions between this two, go back to antiquity. Although some episodes of Persian presence in antiquity have left no trace in the popular memory of the Lebanese, Lebanese culture contains a few semiotic elements that can be traced back to contact with Iran.

Iraq: Another friend of Lebanon, having a few (or a lot) of things in common. Iraqi-Lebanese relations have been close throughout history, both politically and culturally. Iraq and Lebanon have maintained diplomatic relations since 1943, Lebanon's independence. Both countries have /refused to recognize Israel and have supported the Palestinians./ True friendship is hating the same people together--.

Japan: Besides exchanging cultural figures and specialists, Japan has been providing cultural grants. Also, as one of overseas embassy cultural projects, "Japan Week" was held in the city of Tripoli in November 2008 and attracted approximately 2000 people. In Beirut as well, Japan Film Festival screened 6 films in May 2009 and gained popularity.

Pakistan: Lebanon and Pakistan have cordial, deep and brotherly relations. The relations between Lebanon and Pakistan have been warm as Pakistan does not recognize Lebanon's arch enemy, Israel as a legitimate country, making him feel a sense of victory in some way.

Palestine: Palestinians have been an integral part of the Lebanese polity since the 1948 Arab-Israeli War. At that time, many fled to Lebanon. This refugee population increased after the June 1967 War and the 1970 eviction of the PLO from Jordan. By 1987 there were about 400,000 Palestinians in Lebanon.

Saudi Arabia: Their relationship is casual friendship, leaning to brotherly ties; Saudi Arabia supports Lebanon economically in some sort of way. They visit each other once in a while, but is usually Saudi the one traveling.

|| China || Cyprus || Indonesia || Malaysia || Yemen || 

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Lebanon's major exporting partners in 2004 were: Syria, the UAE, Turkey, Switzerland, and Saudi Arabia. Lebanon's primary suppliers were: Italy, France, Syria, Germany, China, the United States, and the United Kingdom.

Before the 1975 Civil War, foreign relations were based to a large extent on the National Pact. Under this covenant, Lebanon had to walk a thin line between the desires of the Christian communities to associate more closely with the West and the wishes of the Muslim communities to underscore Lebanon's Arab identity. Indeed, when major crises struck, as they did in 1958 and in the late 1960s, they were primarily generated by these sensitive foreign policy issues. Try though Lebanon did to walk this line, its geographic location near the center of the Arab-Israeli dispute has prevented it from striking what, for a pluralistic society, was a very difficult balance.

Lebanon is the most beautiful and the most peaceful (until recently) part of the Arab world. Once a lovely oasis of fine beaches, snow-caped mountains and cosmopolitan culture, the country at the moment lies in its death throes. For the people of the Mediterranean, Lebanon is in the area where the sun rises. It was decided that this eastern section of the Sea would be called the Levant. So, everyone can call the Lebanese, Levantines just like the Greeks and the Egyptians.

Once considered to be the "Jewel of the East" it's now reduced to shouldering roubles. 

Lebanon is in the continent of Asia. This country was first settled in around 3000 BC by the Phoenicians who were eventually absorbed into the Holy Roman Empire.

Lebanon was carved out of Syria by France in 1943. Ever since its independence -1943-, Lebanon had to struggle from one crisis to another and since 1975 he has become the battle ground for regional power between Syria and Israel. 

Israel has regularly attacked the southern part of Lebanon by way of retaliation against Palestinian infiltration under the doctrine of "hot pursuit". Consequently, Lebanon has become a new focal point of crisis in the Middle East.

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♦-Lebanon is the only Asian Middle Eastern country without a desert, instead it has 17 rivers that form from the numerous mountains.

♦-Is the only Middle Eastern country that is not dictatorial.

♦-Lebanon has the highest percent of Christians in population of all of the Middle East. 

♦-Byblos is the oldest inhabited city in the world and the first Latin alphabet was invented there by Cadmus.

♦-The only remaining temple dedicated to Jupiter (Roman deity) is in Lebanon.

♦-Many alphabets derived from the Phoenician one, and kept the order from right to left, such as the Arabic alphabet.

♦-Legend has it that the Phoenicians in their many travels, went to the Americas, but could not repeat their adventure. Maybe that was the origin of the Legend of Atlantis.

♦-Some of the stones used to build Heliopolis/Baalbeck were so big, that story-tellers started referring to Baalbeck as the city built by the giants; in reality, Baalbeck was originally designed to be a retirement center for Roman Warriors. But the Romans had to impress the local citizens of their empire, as the Phoenicians were also renown builders in antiquity.

♦-The first Law School ever, was founded in Beirut.

♦-Beirut so far has been destroyed 6 times by the sea, and rebuilt again.

♦-The first Arabic Encyclopedia was compiled in Beirut by Butros Bustany.

♦-Lebanon is defined as an independent country with an "Arabic aspect" and not an Arabic country.

♦-Over the last few years the delicate Christian-Muslim balance has been upset because of the influx of Palestinian refugees.

♦-Originally, Lebanon tried to remain non-aligned in inter-Arab politics and even uninvolved in the Arab-Israel conflict. 

♦-Lebanon wanted to legitimize himself as a kind of Switzerland in the region. But the evolution of the Arab-Israel dispute since the mid-sixties has rendered Lebanon's security --through-weakness strategy increasingly ineffective.

♦-Lebanon is a nation divided into fragments, each fragment feeling itself a nation. 

♦-Due to his colonial history, French remains the most widely spoken language after Arabic. However, amongst the younger generations, English is increasingly seen as the most desirable second language.

♦-Lebanon's political culture is deeply divided along religious lines.

♦-Iran is competing for influence in Lebanon along with Syria and Israel.

♦-Lebanon follows a special political system known as confessionalism, distributing power proportionally among its various religious sects, of which more than 18 are officially recognized.

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