Games of la
Francophonie
From September 27 to October 6, in Beyrouth, Lebanon. Visit the site regularly for the latest news!
Message from Team Canada's Head of Mission
We have finally arrived in Beirut! With only a few hours left before the opening ceremonies of the VI Games of La Francophonie, the adrenaline is rising and you can almost feel the excitement in the Athletes Village! »
Canada at the Games aims to provide you with information for the entire duration of the Games of La Francophonie. In our eleven daily issues, we will cover sport and cultural competitions. »
Lebanon at a Glance
A meeting-place of cultures and civilizations, Lebanon (Loubnân in Arabic) will welcome the family of French-speaking countries for the next ten days. Covering just 10,450 km2, the country is home to about 4 million people. However, about 13 million Lebanese nationals live abroad. Lebanon enjoys a Mediterranean climate and an extraordinary landscape, featuring 220 km of coastline along the Mediterranean Sea to the west and two mountain ranges to the east. A country of religious and cultural diversity, Lebanon embodies the spirit of the Organizing Committee’s slogan for the VI Games of La Francophonie—solidarity, diversity and excellence. In addition to speaking Arabic, the official language, a large part of the population is also fluent in French or English—and often both!
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Did you know?
The Lebanese University, home of the Athletes’ Village, is the only public institution in Lebanon that offers post-secondary education. Founded by the Lebanese State in 1953, it is the biggest university in Lebanon, with faculties in every region of the country.
Quotation
"One may not reach the dawn save by the path of the night."
– Khalil Gibran, Lebanese poet (1883–1931)
Quiz
How many States and Governments, member or observer, make up the Organisation internationale de la Francophonie (OIF)?
- - 30
- - 50
- - 70