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Ainata
Ainata ( ar, عيناتا), or sometimes known as Ainata-Al Ariz (), is a Lebanese village, 108 km from Beirut, located in Northern Lebanon, between the Bsharri District Bsharri District is one of the 7 districts (''qadaa, قضاء'') of the North Governorate, Lebanon. Overview and geography Surrounded by mountains, the Bsharri District sits on cliffs. The district is bordered by the Zgharta and Miniyeh-Danniye ... and the Baalbek District. References Aaynata, Localiban Populated places in Baalbek District {{Lebanon-geo-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
List Of Sovereign States
The following is a list providing an overview of sovereign states around the world with information on their status and recognition of their sovereignty. The 206 listed states can be divided into three categories based on membership within the United Nations System: 193 UN member states, 2 UN General Assembly non-member observer states, and 11 other states. The ''sovereignty dispute'' column indicates states having undisputed sovereignty (188 states, of which there are 187 UN member states and 1 UN General Assembly non-member observer state), states having disputed sovereignty (16 states, of which there are 6 UN member states, 1 UN General Assembly non-member observer state, and 9 de facto states), and states having a special political status (2 states, both in free association with New Zealand). Compiling a list such as this can be a complicated and controversial process, as there is no definition that is binding on all the members of the community of nations concerni ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Governorates Of Lebanon
Lebanon is divided into nine governorates (''muhafazah''). Each governorate is headed by a governor (''muhafiz''): All of the governorates except for Beirut and Akkar are divided into districts, which are further subdivided into municipalities. The newest governorate is Keserwan-Jbeil, which was gazetted on 7 September 2017 but whose first governor, Pauline Deeb, was not appointed until 2020. Implementation of the next most recently created governorates, Akkar and Baalbek-Hermel, also remains ongoing since the appointment of their first governors in 2014. See also * Politics of Lebanon References External links Lebanon 1 Governorates, Lebanon Governorates A governorate is an administrative division of a state. It is headed by a governor. As English-speaking nations tend to call regions administered by governors either states or provinces, the term ''governorate'' is often used in translation from ... Subdivisions of Lebanon {{Lebanon-geo-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Baalbek-Hermel Governorate
french: Baalbek-Hermel , settlement_type = Governorate , image_skyline = Baalbek (4594513263).jpg , image_caption = Baalbek , image_flag = , image_seal = , image_shield = , image_map = Baalbek-Hermel in Lebanon.svg , map_caption = Location of Baalbek-Hermel Governorate in Lebanon , pushpin_map = , coordinates = , subdivision_type = Country , subdivision_name = , established_title = Gazetted , established_date = 16 July 2003 , seat_type = Capital , seat = Baalbek , leader_party = , leader_title = Governor , leader_name = Bashir Khodr , area_footnotes = , area_total_km2 = 3009 , area_land_km2 = , area_water_km2 = , elevation_footnotes = , elevation_m = , pop_est_footnotes = , population_est = 41642 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Districts Of Lebanon
The nine governorates of Lebanon are subdivided into 25 districts (''Aqdya'', singular''qadaa''). Beirut Governorate is not subdivided into districts, and Akkar Governorate comprises a single district. The districts are further divided into municipalities. List of districts Capitals (مراكز) of the governorates and districts are indicated in parentheses. #Akkar Governorate ( Halba) #*Akkar ( Halba) #Baalbek-Hermel Governorate ( Baalbek) #* Baalbek ( Baalbek) #*Hermel (Hermel) # Beirut Governorate (Beirut) #Beqaa Governorate (Zahlé) #*Rashaya (Rashaya) #* Western Beqaa (Joub Jannine - winter Saghbine - summer) #* Zahle (Zahlé) # Mount Lebanon Governorate (Baabda) #*Byblos (Byblos) #* Keserwan ( Jounieh) #*Aley (Aley) #*Baabda (Baabda) #*Chouf (Beiteddine) #*Matn/Metn (Jdeideh) #Nabatieh Governorate (Nabatieh) #*Bint Jbeil (Bint Jbeil) #*Hasbaya (Hasbaya) #*Marjeyoun (Marjeyoun) #*Nabatieh (Nabatieh) # North Governorate (Tripoli) #*Batroun (Batroun) #*Bsharri (Bsharri) #* ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Baalbek District
Baalbek District ( ar, قضاء بعلبك) is an administrative district in the Baalbek-Hermel Governorate of the Republic of Lebanon, having the city Baalbek as its capital. It is by far the largest district in the country comprising a total of . Major towns of the district are Hallanieh, Temnin el Fawka, Chmestar, Duris, Jdeide, Kasarnaba and Bodai Bodai ( ar, بوداي) is a Lebanese town in Baalbek District, Baalbek-Hermel Governorate, situated west of the Litani River in the foothills of Mount Lebanon. Bodai is located 15 km (9 miles) northwest of the ancient city of Baalbek an ... Districts of Lebanon {{lebanon-geo-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Eastern European Time
Eastern European Time (EET) is one of the names of UTC+02:00 time zone, 2 hours ahead of Coordinated Universal Time. The zone uses daylight saving time, so that it uses UTC+03:00 during the summer. A number of African countries use UTC+02:00 all year long, where it is called Central Africa Time (CAT), although Egypt and Libya also use the term ''Eastern European Time''. The most populous city in the Eastern European Time zone is Cairo, with the most populous EET city in Europe being Athens. Usage The following countries, parts of countries, and territories use Eastern European Time all year round: * Egypt, since 21 April 2015; used EEST ( UTC+02:00; UTC+03:00 with daylight saving time) from 1988–2010 and 16 May–26 September 2014. See also Egypt Standard Time. * Kaliningrad Oblast (Russia), since 26 October 2014; also used EET in years 1945 and 1991–2011. See also Kaliningrad Time. * Libya, since 27 October 2013; switched from Central European Time, which was u ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Eastern European Summer Time
Eastern European Summer Time (EEST) is one of the names of the UTC+03:00 time zone, which is 3 hours ahead of Coordinated Universal Time. It is used as a summer daylight saving time in some European and Middle Eastern countries, which makes it the same as Arabia Standard Time, East Africa Time, and Moscow Time. During the winter periods, Eastern European Time ( UTC+02:00) is used. Since 1996, European Summer Time has been applied from the last Sunday in March to the last Sunday in October. Previously, the rules were not uniform across the European Union. Usage The following countries and territories use Eastern European Summer Time during the summer: * Belarus, Moscow Summer Time in years 1981–89, regular EEST from 1991-2011 * Bulgaria, regular EEST since 1979 * Cyprus, regular EEST since 1979 ( Northern Cyprus stopped using EEST in September 2016, but returned to EEST in March 2018) * Estonia, Moscow Summer Time in years 1981–88, regular EEST since 1989 * Finland, regu ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Telephone Numbers In Lebanon
In Lebanon, the area codes are, including the leading ''0'', two, three or four Dialling *National: xx-xxx-xxx *International: +961-xx-xxx-xxx Area codes *01 : Beirut and its Metropolitan area *02 : No longer in use (was previously used to call Syria) *030 : Mobile operators - MIC2 (touch) *031 : Mobile operators - MIC1 (alfa) *032 : Mobile operators - MIC1 (alfa) *033 : Mobile operators - MIC1 (alfa) *034 : Mobile operators - MIC1 (alfa) *035 : Mobile operators - MIC1 (alfa) *036 : Mobile operators - MIC2 (touch) *037 : Mobile operators - MIC2 (touch) *038 : Mobile operators - MIC2 (touch) *039 : Mobile operators - MIC2 (touch) *04 : Mount Lebanon, Metn Caza *05 : Mount Lebanon, Baabda Caza + Aley Caza + Chouf Caza *06 : North Lebanon *07 : South Lebanon (This includes some towns on the southern part of Mount Lebanon) *070 0 : Mobile operators - MIC2 (touch) *070 1 : Mobile operators - MIC1 (alfa) *070 2 : Mobile operators - MIC1 (alfa) *070 3 : Mobile operators - MIC1 (a ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Lebanon
Lebanon ( , ar, لُبْنَان, translit=lubnān, ), officially the Republic of Lebanon () or the Lebanese Republic, is a country in Western Asia. It is located between Syria to the north and east and Israel to the south, while Cyprus lies to its west across the Mediterranean Sea; its location at the crossroads of the Mediterranean Basin and the Arabian hinterland has contributed to its rich history and shaped a cultural identity of religious diversity. It is part of the Levant region of the Middle East. Lebanon is home to roughly six million people and covers an area of , making it the second smallest country in continental Asia. The official language of the state is Arabic, while French is also formally recognized; the Lebanese dialect of Arabic is used alongside Modern Standard Arabic throughout the country. The earliest evidence of civilization in Lebanon dates back over 7000 years, predating recorded history. Modern-day Lebanon was home to the Phoenicians, a m ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Beirut
Beirut, french: Beyrouth is the capital and largest city of Lebanon. , Greater Beirut has a population of 2.5 million, which makes it the third-largest city in the Levant region. The city is situated on a peninsula at the midpoint of Lebanon's Mediterranean coast. Beirut has been inhabited for more than 5,000 years, and was one of Phoenicia's most prominent city states, making it one of the oldest cities in the world (see Berytus). The first historical mention of Beirut is found in the Amarna letters from the New Kingdom of Egypt, which date to the 14th century BC. Beirut is Lebanon's seat of government and plays a central role in the Lebanese economy, with many banks and corporations based in the city. Beirut is an important seaport for the country and region, and rated a Beta + World City by the Globalization and World Cities Research Network. Beirut was severely damaged by the Lebanese Civil War, the 2006 Lebanon War, and the 2020 massive explosion in the ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bsharri District
Bsharri District is one of the 7 districts (''qadaa, قضاء'') of the North Governorate, Lebanon. Overview and geography Surrounded by mountains, the Bsharri District sits on cliffs. The district is bordered by the Zgharta and Miniyeh-Danniyeh Districts to the north, the Koura District to the west, the Baalbek District to the east, and the Batroun District to the south. This district is a grouping of 26 villages and most are at an elevation higher than 1,000 meters. It also contains one of the most important landmarks of Eastern Christianity and Maronite history, the major part of the Kadisha Valley, the Qannoubin Valley where Hermits have resided since around the year 600 C.E., the last being Father Antonios Tarabay ( fr) whose file in the Vatican is progressing toward beatification. He lived most of his life in the ancient monastery of Saint Elisha located in a grotto deep in the Qannoubin Valley. In this valley, there are more than 26 monasteries all more than 1,000 year ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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