Lebanon was ruled by a number of ancient empires including the Phoenician. Lebanon is one of the world’s oldest countries, with thousands of years of history., Egyptians, Hittites, Babylonians, Persians, Greeks and Romans.

Official name: the Lebanese Republic Population: 5.3 million Area: 10,400 sq km Capital city: Beirut Major languages: Arabic, French, English, Armenian Major religions: Muslim, Christian, Druze Time zone: UTC+2 (Eastern European Time) or UTC+ 3 during the summer (Eastern European Summer Time)

The Lebanon Ledar is the National Emblem of Lebanon, and is displayed on the flag of Lebanon and coat of arms of Lebanon. It is also the logo of Middle East Airlines, which is Lebanon's national carrier.

Byblos is an ancient city in Lebanon. During its history, Byblos was part of numerous cultures including Egyptian, Phoenician, Assyrian, Persian, Hellenistic, Roman, Genoese, Mamluk and Ottoman, making it one of the oldest cities in the world, if not the oldest. It is a UNESCO World Heritage Site

There is a stone platform underneath ancient Greek and Roman ruins that ancient astronaut theorists believe was used as a platform to launch extraterrestrial aircraft in this clip from Season 8, "Mysterious Structures"

The French influence show through the use of grape varieties in Lebanese wines. The most common red grapes are Cinsaut, Carignan, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Syrah and the most important white varieties are Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc and Clairette

The Middle East is a geopolitical region encompassing the Arabian Peninsula, the Levant, Turkey, Egypt, Iran, and Iraq.

International means between or involving different countries. It is facilitated by the Globalization Phenomenon, which increasingly erases the constraints of geography on economic, social and cultural arrangements.