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Lebanon Flag: Meaning and History

Embroidered flag patch — Lebanon

History of the flag

The magnificent cedar represents the link between the country's religious communities (Muslims, Christians, Jews).

It is also a symbol of holiness, eternity and peace.

What do the elements of the flag mean?

  • The Cedar of Lebanon is a symbol of hope, freedom, knowledge and memory.

  • The red represents the blood shed for independence, as well as the courage and honor of the Lebanese people.

  • White is the color of peace and of the snow that covers the Lebanon and Anti-Lebanon mountains.

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