Monday, June 21, 2010

Lebanese area of the week

So I decided on presenting a different Lebanese area every week so you can take a glimpse of Lebanon's crazyyyy and absolutely gorgeous geography. This week's choice? NAQOURA!
Naqoura [ الناقورة‎] is a small city in southern Lebanon. The approximate population is 24,910 people. Since March 23, 1978 until present, the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) has been headquartered in Naqoura. Towns in or around the Naqqoura region include Sour, Tyre, Nabatieh, Alma el Chaab, Marwahin, Dhaira, Yarine, Al Bustan, Alma Al Chaab, Rmeich, and Bint Jbeil. Most of the inhabitants are Shiite Muslims,a nd is a stronghold for Hezballah...BUT it is also one of Lebanon's most beautiful areas, and surprisingly...one of the safest. During the 2006 Israel-Hezballah war, Naqoura seen heavy shelling, however it is not known for war. It is best known for its high cliffs, green valleys, banana orchards, and most of all the crystal clear waters of its rocky beaches.... take a look :)






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