Berqayel or Berkayel ( ar, برقايل) is one of the largest and the most historical towns in
Akkar Governorate french: Gouvernorat de l'Akkar
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in northern
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 Lebanon–Syria border, the north and east and Israel to Blue ...
. Berkail is about 25 km north Tripoli. Berkail is well known by its olive production and green fields. It is a
Sunni Muslim community.
History
In 1838,
Eli Smith noted the village, whose inhabitants were
Sunni Muslim, located west of
esh-Sheikh Mohammed
Cheikh Mohammad ( ar, الشيخ محمد) is a village situated in Akkar Governorate, Lebanon. Situated 400 metres above sea level, in between two mountains, it overlooks the Akkar plains and sea. It is made up of approximately 450 houses, with ...
.
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Economy
Much of Berkail's population is employed by the Lebanese Army. Olives are the main agricultural product.
References
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Localiban
Populated places in Akkar District
Sunni Muslim communities in Lebanon
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