The Strength of the Nation.

"The righteous will flourish like a palm tree, they will grow like a cedar of Lebanon." (Psalm 92:12) It is mentioned seventy times in the Bible; King Solomon used its cedars to build his glorious temples, and the Romans built their only temple for Jupiter on its land. Moreover, it was from its coasts that the Phoenicians spread the world's first alphabet. The word 'Lebanon' symbolized beauty, strength, and pride. What was it that caused this …

…Lebanon's indomitable history, to the patriotism that Gibran taught the world; from the sacrifice of a martyred leader, to the united hearts of his noble people; The Lebanese have proven to be a perfect example for the rest of the world when it comes to devotion and loyalty to one's country. Now it is time to bring the dream to a total completion and show the world what the Lebanese nation is capable of doing.