Beqaa Governorate
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Beqaa
البقاع | |
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 Map of Lebanon with Beqaa highlighted | |
| Country | Lebanon |
| Capital | Zahlé |
| Area | |
| • Total | 4,429 km2 (1,710 sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+2 (EET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+3 (EEST) |
Beqaa (Arabic: البقاع Al-Biqā') is a governorate in Lebanon with a population of 750,000 inhabitants.
Geography
The Beqaa governorate covers an area of 4,429 km². Béqaa is the primary center of Lebanon's agriculture. The Beqaa governorate forms the main geographical extension of Lebanon and it lies between the Western and Eastern Lebanese Mountain ranges. Two rivers run through Béqaa: the Litani River and the Asi River
It encompasses Beqaa Valley.
Climate and tourism
The temperature ranges from -10°C to 35°C throughout the year. Béqaa receives heavy rain and snow during the winter.
The villages of Zahlé, Baalbeck, Machgara, Niha, Anjar, Qab Elias, Kfar Zabad, Karaon Dam, Chtaura, and Furzul are the area's main tourism destinations. The Béqaa Governorate lies on an ancient route between Lebanon, Syria, and the rest of the Arab world. The governorate is known for its wine industry, summer festivals, and its cuisine.
Religion
A majority of governorate's population is Shia, accounting for 53.5%. 30.7% of the population is Christian, Sunni is 12%, and 3.8% Druze.
Districts
Cities
- Zahlé
- Barelias
- Fourzol
- Baalbek
- Bouday
- Rayak
- Joub Jannine
- Al-Bireh, Lebanon
- Shmistar
- Anjar
- Kabelias
- Kherbet Rouha
- Nabi Ayla
- Kasarnaba
- Al Karoun
- Machgara
- Deir El Ghazal
- Qusaya
- Deir El Ahmar
- Sawiri, Lebanon
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