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Beirut Bar Association
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] |
List Of Cities And Towns In Lebanon
This is a list of cities and towns in Lebanon distributed according to district. There are total 1000 districts. 56.21% of the population lives in 19 cities and towns, which gives the average 2,158 people per town. Largest cities NB: Some of these numbers are either approximations and outdated. Akkar Governorate Akkar District (18) * Arqa * Akroum * Andaket * Bebnine * Berkayel * Beino * Chadra, Lebanon, Chadra * Cheikh Mohammad * Cheikh Taba * Daoura (Aakkar), Daoura * Denbo * Halba, Lebanon, Halba * Hisah * Al Qoubaiyat, Kobayat * Massoudieh * Miniara * Mish Mish * Rahbe Baalbek-Hermel Governorate Baalbek District (52) * El Ain, Beqaa, Lebanon, Ain * Ainata * Arsal * Baalbek * Barka * Bednayel * Bechouat * Beit Chama - Aaqidiyeh * Brital * Btadhi * Bodai * Chaat, Lebanon, Chaat * Chlifa * Chmestar - Gharbi Baalbeck * Deir el Ahmar * Douris, Lebanon, Douriss * Fakiha - Jdeydeh * Flaoui, Fleweh * Hadath Baalbek * Harbata * Hizzine * Hlabta * Hosh Barada * Hosh el Rafi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
