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	Topics Southern Lebanon Topic Home Southern Lebanon is the geographical area of LebanonLebanon Lebanon, officially the Lebanese democratic Republic , is a small, largely mountainous country in the Middle East, loc... comprising the South GovernorateSouth Governorate South Governorate is one of the governorates of Lebanon.... and the Nabatiye GovernorateNabatiye Governorate Overview Nabatiye Governorate is one of the six governorates of Lebanon.... . These two entities were divided from the same province in the early 1990s. Some people might also include the RashayaRashaya District Rashaya District is an administrative district in the Beqaa Governorate of the Republic of Lebanon.... and Western BeqaaWestern Beqaa District Western Beqaa District is an administrative district in the Beqaa Governorate of the Republic of Lebanon.... Districts, the southernmost districts of the Beqaa GovernorateBeqaa Governorate Beqaa is a governorate in Lebanon with a population of 750,000 inhabitants. ... , in Southern Lebanon. The main cities of the region are Tyre, SidonSidon Sidon, Zidon or Saida, is the third-largest city in Lebanon.... , Jezzine and inland Nabatiyeh. The cazaKaza A kaza, qaza, or qazaa is an administrative unit of Turkey and the Ottoman Empire, the Ottoman pronunciation of ... s of Bint JbeilBint Jbeil Bint Jbeil is the second largest town in the Nabatiye Governorate in Southern Lebanon.... , Tyre, and Nabatieh in Southern Lebanon are known for their large Shi'a MuslimMuslim A Muslim is an adherent of Islam.... population with a minority of Christians. SidonSidon Overview Sidon, Zidon or Saida, is the third-largest city in Lebanon.... is predominately Sunni, with the rest of the caza of Sidon having a Shi'a Muslim majority, with a considerable ChristianChristian A Christian is a follower of Jesus of Nazareth, referred to as Christ.... minority, mainly Greek Catholics. The cazas of JezzineJezzine Jezzine is a town in Lebanon, located 22 km from Sidon and 73 km south of Beirut.... and Marjeyoun have a Christian majority. The caza of HasbayaHasbaya Hasbeya or Hasbeiya is a town in Lebanon, situated about 36 miles to the west of Damascus, at the foot of Mount Hermon... has a DruzeDruze Overview The Druze are a distinct religious community based mostly in the Middle East who are an offshoot of Islam and influenced by... majority. Southern Lebanon has featured prominently in the Israel-Lebanon conflictIsrael-Lebanon conflict Israel-Lebanon conflict describes a series of related military clashes involving Israel, Lebanon, and various non-state mili... . Cities and districts Aalma ach Chaab Abbasieh Adasse or Adaisseh or Addaisseh Adlun Al Mansuri Ain EbelAin Ebel Ain Ebel is a village located in south of Lebanon.... Ain BaalAin Baal Ain Baal is a Lebanese village located in the Caza of Tyre in the Southern Governorate of Lebanon.... or Ayn Bal AitarounAitaroun Summary Aitaroun is a Lebanese village located in the caza of Bint-Jbeil at 33.1156 North, 35.4722 East.... or Aytarun Ansar Ash Shawmara At Tayyabah At Tiri Aitit AynataAynata Ainata is a town in Lebanon. It is located in the western sector of Lebanese south & it is bordered to the north and north-... Ayta al-Sha`b Baraachit Barish Bayt Lif Bazouryeh Beit Yahoun Bint JbeilBint Jbeil Bint Jbeil is the second largest town in the Nabatiye Governorate in Southern Lebanon.... Blida, Lebanon Borj el Shamali or Borj Chemali Borj Qalaouiyeh Borj Rahal Boustane Brashit Braikeh Chaqra Chtoura Deir Kifa Dayr Qanun Derdghaya Dibil or DebelDebel Debel may refer to:* Debel, Lebanon... Ebel el Saki El Biyyadah or Al Bayyadah El Hennyeh or Al Hinniyah El Mansoun or Al Mansuri El Qlaile or Al Qulaylah El Soultaniyeh Frun Ghandouriyeh Jabal AmelJabal Amel Jabal 'Amel is a compound of hills that is named after Banu Amela.... Jmaijmah Joiya or Jouaya or Jwayya GhaziyehFacts About Ghaziyeh Al Ghaziyeh is a town in south Lebanon, near to the port city of Sidon.... Ghassaniyeh Hadata or Haddathah Houla or HulaHula Hula is a dance form accompanied by chant or song.... Kabrikha or Qabrikha Kafr Dunin Kafr Kila Kafra Khirbet SelmKhirbet Selm Khirbet Selm is a village in southern Lebanon.... KfarchoubaKfarchouba Kfarchouba is a Lebanese village , in the Nabatieh Governorate in Southern Lebanon.... KfarhamamKfarhamam Summary Kfarhamam is a small village located in the Arqoob region in the district of Hasbayya in Southern Lebanon, which lies on th... Kfar Tebnit Kounin Maachouq Markaba Marakeh Majdel Selm or Majdal Zun Marqaba or Markaba Maroun al-RasMaroun al-Ras Maroun al-Ras is a Shiite Muslim village located in Southern Lebanon, roughly one kilometre from the Israeli border.... MarwahinMarwahin Marwahin is a town located on the border between Lebanon and Israel. ... Meidoun Meiss el Jabal or Mays al Jabal Mlikh NabatiyeNabatiye Nabatiye is the capital city of Nabatiye Governorate, southern Lebanon.... or Nabatiyeh NaqouraNaqoura Naqoura is a small city in southern Lebanon.... or Nakoura or An Naqurah Niha Majdal Zun MarjayounMarjayoun Marjayoun is a Lebanese town and administrative district in Southern Lebanon.... -- a Lebanese Maronite Christian village Oum el Ahmad Qlayaa QanaQana Qana is a village in southern Lebanon located 10 km southeast of the city of Tyre and 12 km north of the border wi... Qantara KhiamKhiam Khiam is a town located in South Lebanon Governorate, near the city of Nabatieh.... Wadi at Taim RachafRachaf Rachaf is a village in southern Lebanon 10 miles from the Israel-Lebanon border .... -- a small town Ramyah Ras Al-Biyada RmaichRmaich Rmeich is a Lebanese village located in the Caza of Bint Jbeil in the Nabatiye Governorate in Lebanon.... Rmadyeh Shabriha ShebaaShebaa Summary * Shebaa, Lebanon* Shebaa FarmsSee also: Shaba ... and/or Shebaa FarmsShebaa farms The Shebaa Farms is a small area of disputed ownership located at the junction of Syria, Lebanon, and Israel.... (ownership disputed, occupied by Israel since 1967) Shihin Shhur Siddiqine ZibqinZibqin Summary Zibqin is a town in South Lebanon, from the capital, Beirut.... SidonSidon Sidon, Zidon or Saida, is the third-largest city in Lebanon.... or SaidaSaida Saida is:* the Arabic name for Sidon... Srifa SujodSujod Sujod is a small village in south Lebanon close to the southern border with Israel.... Tallousa Tair Debbe Tayr Harfa or Tair Harfa Tayr Falsayh TaibehTaibeh Taibeh is the name of at least two different a cities in the Palestine region.... TebnineTebnine Tebnine, also known as Tibnine, Tibnin or Tibneen, is a Mediterranean village spread across several hills ... or TibninTebnine Tebnine, also known as Tibnine, Tibnin or Tibneen, is a Mediterranean village spread across several hills ... or TibneenTebnine Overview Tebnine, also known as Tibnine, Tibnin or Tibneen, is a Mediterranean village spread across several hills ... Site of the former castleCastle Overview A castle is a structure that is fortified for defence against an enemy and generally serves as a military headquarters domi... town ToronToron Toron, now Tibnin or Tebnine in southern Lebanon, was a major Crusader castle, built in the Lebanon mountains on the road fr... Toulin or Tulin TuraTura Tura can refer to:Tura River, left tributary of the Tobol River, Russia... Tyre or Sur SaidaSaida Saida* is:* the Arabic name for Sidon... district JezzineJezzine Jezzine is a town in Lebanon, located 22 km from Sidon and 73 km south of Beirut.... district Tyre district Yarin YarounYaroun Sorry, no overview for this topic or Yarun Yahun Yatar or Yater Zibqeen Other notable geographic sites Abou Assouad River Awali River El Zahrani River Litani RiverLitani River Overview The *Litani River* is an important waterway in southern Lebanon.... Saitaniq River Kasmieh River Blue Line (Lebanon)Blue Line (Lebanon) The Blue Line is a border demarcation between Lebanon and Israel, including the occupied Golan Heights, published by the Uni... Beaufort CastleBeaufort Castle, Lebanon The Beaufort Castle is a Crusader fortress in Nabatiye Governorate, southern Lebanon, about 1 kilometer to the south-south-w... Several Palestinian refugee campsList of Palestinian refugee camps List of Palestinian refugee camps with current population and year they were established:... in Lebanon including Ain al-HilwehAin al-Hilweh Ain al-Hilweh is the largest Palestinians refugee camp in Lebanon with over 70,000 refugees, located on the outskirts of the... , Nabatieh campNabatieh camp Nabatieh was a Palestinian refugee camp in southern Lebanon that was destroyed between the years 1982-1991.... and WavelWavel Wavel is a Palestinian refugee camp near the city of Baalbeck in Lebanon.... . See also South Lebanon ArmySouth Lebanon Army The South Lebanon Army, also "South Lebanese Army," was a Lebanese militia during the Lebanese Civil War.... 1982-2000 South Lebanon conflict1982-2000 South Lebanon conflict During the 1982-2000 South Lebanon conflict Hezbollah waged a guerrilla campaign against Israeli forces occupying Southern L... North District (Israel)North District (Israel) North District, or Northern District, is one of six districts in Israel, with a land area of 3,324 square km, as well ... Operation LitaniOperation Litani Operation Litani was the official name of the Israel Defense Forces 1978 invasion of Lebanon up to the Litani River.... against the Lebanese National MovementLebanese National Movement The Lebanese National Movement ?????? ??????? ????????? , was a front of parties and organizations active during the early ... United Nations Interim Force in LebanonUnited Nations Interim Force in Lebanon The United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon, or UNIFIL, was created by the United Nations, with the adoption of Security Cou... (instituted by United Nations Security Council Resolution 425United Nations Security Council Resolution 425 On March 19, 1978, five days after the Israeli invasion of Lebanon, United Nations Security Council Resolution 425 called on... ) Israeli Security ZoneIsraeli Security Zone Following the Israeli Government's 1985 decision to pull back its positions in Lebanon, thus ostensibly ending Operation Peace in ...