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The green cedar (Lebanon cedar) in the middle touches each of the red stripes and its width is one third of the width of the flag. [1] The red stripes represent the blood shed by those who fought for Lebanon. The white stripe represents purity, peace and the snow-capped mountains of Lebanon. The cedar on the flag represents the citizens of Lebanon.
Cedrus libani, commonly known as cedar of Lebanon, Lebanon cedar, or Lebanese cedar (Arabic: أرز لبناني, romanized: ʾarz lubnāniyy), is a species of tree in the genus Cedrus, a part of the pine family, native to the mountains of the Eastern Mediterranean basin.
Time, along with the exploitation of the wood and the effects of climate change, has led to a decrease in the number of cedar trees in Lebanon. [17] However, Lebanon is still widely known for its cedar tree history, as they are the emblem of the country and the symbol of the Lebanese flag. [6]
Flag of Lebanon: Three horizontal bands of red, white (double-width) and red and the green Cedar Tree in the center of the white band. 2011 to present
Flag Date Use Description 2005 – 2016: Flag of the March 14 Alliance: A red field with a white fist holding a laurel in the center. 1890 – today: Flag of the Armenian Revolutionary Federation in Lebanon: A red field with the emblem in the center. 1936 – today: Flag of the Kataeb Party: A ehite field with the tree emblem in the center ...
The flag of Lebanon after the fall of the Ottoman empire. Derived from Image:Flag of Lebanon.svg (public domain) by Mysid . {{Flag image}} ==Licensing== {{PD}} Category:SVG sovereign state flags
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The cedars forest used to grow and thrive across Mount Lebanon but sadly today they are endangered as only 375 trees remain. [13] The cedar tree on the Lebanese flag represents a national symbol, as Lebanon is referred to as the Land of the Cedars [14] and symbolizes eternity, prosperity, and steadiness. [15]