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Deir Serian: No Monastery, no Syriac, but Shia’a
Deir Serian is a village in the Qada’a of Marjeyoun. Its name suggests that it is a Christian village, yet, in fact, it is Shiite.
Zaitoun: a Shia’a and Maronite Village in Kessrouan
Zaitoun is one of Kessrouan district’s villages that have a great number of Maronite inhabitants. However, this village is not Maronite
Zakroun: Threatened by 'Cimenterie Nationale'
Zakroun: Threatened by 'Cimenterie Nationale'
Mlikh: Made it to parliament
A tranquil town in the Qada’a of Jezzine, Mlikh made headlines when its resident Amal Abou Zeid won one of the Maronite seats in the Qada’a, breaking- although not for the first time- the long established norm that the Qadaa’s MPs should be from the city of Jezzine.
Smaqieh in Akkar-Buried oil reserves?
Smaqieh is a town in Akkar at the border with Syria. For several decades, Smaqieh was known for its sulfur spring and indications suggested potential oil reserves in the town.
Wadi Baanqoudain-Land of Abundance
Although small in surface, the town of Wadi Baanqoudain in the Qada’a of Jezzine is a symbol of generosity and abundance thanks to its rich vineyards.
Nahle-Water-rich town with thirsty residents
Once a tranquil Baalbecki town, the outskirts of Nahle have turned into a front line of confrontation with the terrorist groups on the Syrian side. The town is popular for its natural scenery and water wells.
Hazmieh- Two towns with one name in Mount Lebanon and the North
Resting on the fringes of Beirut, Hazmieh is a town within the Mount Lebanon Mohafaza most known for its orderly planning, beautiful houses and well-off residents. Another village in the North Mohafaza in the Mennieh-Dennieh Qada’a is called by the same name, Hazmieh.
