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The Governorate of South Lebanon
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The Governorate of South Lebanon

South Lebanon (officially Liban-Sud) (Arabic: al-Janub) is one of the governorates of Lebanon. South Lebanon has a population of 360,000 inhabitants and an area of 2,000 km². The capital is Sidon. The lowest elevation is sea-level; the highest is 1,000 meters. The inhabitants are a mixutre of Shiites, Sunnis, Orthodox, Catholics, Armenians, and Protestants. Temperatures can drop to 4 °C during winter with a lot of rain and snow on the higher ground. In the humid summer, temperatures can rise to 30 °C in the coastal areas. The governorate has several rivers: the Litani, Zahrani, Naqura, Awali, Qasmiye, and Hasbani. The area is famous for its citrus and banana farms. Image File history File links Governorate_south_lebanon. ... Image File history File links Governorate_south_lebanon. ... The Arabic language (Arabic: ‎ transliterated: ), or simply Arabic (Arabic: ‎ transliterated: ), is the largest member of the Semitic branch of the Afro-Asiatic language family (classification: South Central Semitic) and is closely related to Hebrew and Aramaic. ... . ... Lebanon is divided into 6 governorates (muhafazat, singular - muhafazah). ... Sidon, Zidon or Saida, (Arabic صيدا á¹¢aydā is the third-largest city in Lebanon. ... The Litani River in red The Litani River (Arabic: نهر الليطاني; transliterated: Nahr al-Lytany) is an important waterway in southern Lebanon. ... Hasbani is a Lebanese river that merges with the Baniar River to make the Jordan River. ...


Local Attractions and Events

The area offers a great number of attractions, including pristine white sandy beaches south of Tyre, and the opportunity to snorkle or dive among submerged Phoenician and Roman ruins near the ancient cities of Sidon and Tyre. Culture-lovers will enjoy the bustling Ottoman-era Pazars, and one can relax after a long day at a seafood restaurant overlooking the Mediterranean. Southern Lebanon also hosts the Tyre festival, which attracts thousands of tourists each year. For a wheel tyre, see the article under the US English spelling of the word, tire. ... Sidon, Zidon or Saida, (Arabic صيدا Ṣaydā is the third-largest city in Lebanon. ... For a wheel tyre, see the article under the US English spelling of the word, tire. ... For a wheel tyre, see the article under the US English spelling of the word, tire. ...


Districts

  • Saida
  • Jezzine
  • Tyre

Cities


Sidon, Zidon or Saida, (Arabic صيدا Ṣaydā is the third-largest city in Lebanon. ... For a wheel tyre, see the article under the US English spelling of the word, tire. ...

Governorates of Lebanon Flag of Lebanon
Beirut | Mount Lebanon | North | Beqaa | Nabatiye | South

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Lebanon is a sovereign, free, and independent country and a final h omeland for all its citizens.
Lebanon is a democratic parliamentary republic founded on respect f or public liberties, especially the freedom of expression and belief, on social justice, and on equality in rights and duties among all citi zens, without discrimination or preference.
The powers of the governors and district administrative officers shall be expanded and all state administartions shall be represented i n the administrative provinces at the highest level possible so as to facilitate serving the citizens and meeting their needs locally.
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