Clues
Use these details to boost your ability to identify specific countries in the game.
Identity & symbols
Language
Arabic (official), French, English; Arabic script with Latin alphabet also used.
Culture
Distinctive markers include cafes with outdoor seating, street vendors, and lively marketplaces; cultural symbols often include the Lebanese cedar.
Miscellaneous
Look for the presence of Arabic script on signs, the unique coastal geography, and the overall urban density of cities.
Capital
Beirut
Environment & landscape
Environment
Lebanon features a diverse landscape including mountains, coastal areas along the Mediterranean Sea, and urban settings in cities like Beirut.
Infrastructure
Architectural styles range from modern skyscrapers in Beirut to historical Ottoman and French colonial buildings; urban areas often show a mix of old and new.
Coverage
True
Foliage
Common tree types include pine, olive, and cedar, with various shrubs and grasses typical of Mediterranean climates.
Topography
Lebanon is characterized by a mountainous terrain with the Lebanon Mountains running parallel to the coast, along with valleys and coastal plains.
Roads & transportation
Cars
Vehicle registration plates are white with blue text for private vehicles, and red for public transport; they feature the Lebanese cedar tree emblem.
Driving
Vehicles drive on the right side of the road.
Signs
Road signs are primarily in Arabic and French; they can be colorful and may include both Latin and Arabic scripts.
Stop
Stop signs in Lebanon typically read 'ARRÊT' in French.
Bollards
Bollards in Lebanon are often simple, concrete or metal posts that may be painted in bright colors for visibility.
Poles
Utility poles in Lebanon are commonly made of concrete or wood and may have multiple lines for telephone and electrical services, often appearing crowded with wires.