Flag of Lebanon
Colors
#ED1C24
#FFFFFF
#00A651
Meaning & Symbolism
Red represents blood shed for liberation, white peace and purity. The green cedar is Lebanon's national symbol, mentioned in the Bible.
History
Adopted on December 7, 1943, shortly after independence from France.
Curiosities
The cedars of Lebanon are mentioned 103 times in the Bible. The ancient Phoenicians used cedar wood to build their famous ships.
