The answer to the 8th question of Employee Birthplace Challenge is Jamil, who was born in Beirut, the capital of Lebanon 😉 4/8 people answered correctly!
Here are some facts about the city:
- Beirut, often called the “Pearl of the Middle East,” is the capital and largest city of Lebanon.
- Beirut is one of the oldest continuously inhabited cities in the world, with a history that spans over 5,000 years
- It served as an economic, social, intellectual, and cultural hub of the Arab Middle East until 1975, when the city was ravaged by the country’s 15-year civil war
- Beirut is a city of striking contrasts, blending the old and the new. Ancient Roman ruins can be found alongside modern skyscrapers, creating a unique and captivating atmosphere
- During the mid-20th century, Beirut was often referred to as the “Paris of the Middle East” due to its cosmopolitan lifestyle and glamorous reputation.
