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Albaida Syrian Village

Albaida is a small village in Syria. It is located 95 km east of the port city of Latakia, 2 km south of Masyaf City, and 210 km north of Damascus. It is part of the Hama Governorate (Muhafazat Hama). Image File history File links Information_icon. ... Shortcut: WP:-( Vandalism is indisputable bad-faith addition, deletion, or change to content, made in a deliberate attempt to compromise the integrity of the encyclopedia. ... Roundabout in Latakia Latakia (Arabic: اللاذقية Al-Ladhiqiyah, Greek:Λαοδικεία) is the principal port city of Syria. ... Damascus at sunset Damascus ( translit: Also commonly: الشام ash-Shām) is the largest city of Syria and is also the capital. ... Hama Governorate Hama Governorate (Arabic: مُحافظة حماه) is one of the fourteen governorates (provinces) of Syria. ...

The village is notable for numerous water springs such as Ayen Tallah which provided the village with pure water for many years.

Albaida's population is about 800 during winter, growing to about 5,000 during the summer; summer visitors spend most of their times at waterfall areas, cafeterias, and cafes. The year-round population is 99% Christian (Greek Orthodox) and 1% Muslim; most work in agriculture, in tourism, or for the government. Greek Orthodox Church can refer to any of several hierarchical churches within the larger group of mutually recognizing Eastern Orthodox churches: the Orthodox Church of Constantinople, headed by the Patriarch of Constantinople, who is also the first among equals of the Eastern Orthodox Communion. ... Islam (Arabic:  ) is a monotheistic religion based upon the teachings of Muhammad, a 7th century Arab religious and political figure. ... Tourists on OÊ»ahu, Hawaii Tourism is travel for predominantly recreational or leisure purposes, and also refers to the provision of services in support of this act. ...

History

The first man who lived in Albaida was Ibrahim Bolous Ghanemeh in about 1730. The San Gawargeos church at Albaida was built in 1865.

Resources

Official website (In English and Arabic)