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The charming historical town of
Batroun is best known for its beach clubs, nightlife and seafood restaurants, while the medieval labyrinthine city of Tripoli is rich in history and architecture from the Mamluk era. At the northernmost tip of Lebanon lies the green Akkar region, with the beautiful
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On 13 November 1943, a tragic incident took place in
Tripoli, resulting in the loss of lives of 14 students, all under the age of 15. The students were struck by French tanks driven by Senegalese soldiers while participating in a peaceful march through the streets. During the demonstration, the
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On 16 July 2003, Akkar was separated from North
Lebanon due to the presence of government departments in the city of Tripoli which forced the citizens of Akkar to come from long distances in order to finish their government transactions.
209:. The districts of Akkar, Tripoli and Miniyeh-Danniyeh are known for their large Sunni Muslim population while the districts of Zgharta, Bcharreh, Koura and Batroun are known for their large Christian population.
519:. Three supporters of Akkawi's Islamic Tawheed, or Islamic Unification Movement, were slain in gunfights with Syrian troopers after his burial, police reported.
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601:, North Lebanon was divided in two electoral districts: Akkar-Danniyeh-Bcharreh and Tripoli-Miniyeh-Zgharta-Koura-Batroun. Those division were made by
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students were fervently advocating for an end to the occupation. The massacre contributed to accelerating the declaration of
Lebanon’s independence.
1597:"Rougier, B. (2015). North Lebanon in Bilad al-Sham. In The Sunni Tragedy in the Middle East: Northern Lebanon from al-Qaeda to ISIS (pp. 1–25)"
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665:, North Lebanon was divided into 7 electoral districts: Akkar, Minniyeh-Danniyeh, Tripoli, Zgharta, Bcharreh, Koura and Batroun.
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On 23 November 1993, Minyeh and
Danniyeh were separated from Tripoli and established their own district in North Lebanon.
224:(UOB) is in North Lebanon. UOB was ranked second-best university in Lebanon according to QS University Rankings 2023.
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On 12 June 1959, North
Lebanon Governorate was created which separated Koura, Zgharta, Bcharreh and Batroun from
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The following only includes numbers of northern
Lebanese that are at least 21 years old and eligible to vote.
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The
Mseilha Walkway (Darb Mseilha) is easily accessible from the Batroun highway, the entrance in next to the
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530:. In the 1980s, al-Shaar was a top intelligence official in northern Lebanon when Syrian troops stormed
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174:. On 16 July 2003, the two entities were divided from the same province by former Prime Minister
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One of the best schools in
Lebanon, International School - Al Koura, is in North Lebanon.
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Horsh Ehden Nature
Reserve is located about three kilometers northwest of the center of
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On 15 August 2021, 28 people were killed and 79 injured when a fuel tank exploded in
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won in 6 out of 7 electoral districts, the only electoral district they lost in was
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lake area of Oyoun es-Samak and the attractive mountain slopes of Jabal Qammouah.
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1443:"Everything You Need To Know About The Newest Hiking Hot Spot In Lebanon"
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1471:"مجزرة طرابلس في 13 تشرين الثاني 1943ساهمت في تسريع إعلان إستقلال لبنان"
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1569:"انشاء محافظتين جديدتين في لبنان (محافظة عكار - محافظة بعلبك الهرمل)"
1303:"انشاء محافظتين جديدتين في لبنان (محافظة عكار - محافظة بعلبك الهرمل)"
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One day before the massacre, the French occupation army arrested
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1625:"Report: Al-Shaar Left Beirut to Avoid Interpol Arrest Warrants"
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Qurnat as Sawda is the highest point in Lebanon and the Levant.
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1513:"شهداء مجزرة الاستقلال في طرابلس… من ينصفهم ومن يخلّد ذكراهم؟"
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so he could finally win a seat after losing in 2005 and 2009.
1401:"Lebanese University North Campus - Tripoli: The new citadel"
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to ensure that the Sunni majority would take away the true
556:) set up a torture prison inside the Evangelical School in
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1702:"نتائج الانتخابات لكل الاقلام في جميع الدوائر الانتخابية"
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On 9 February 1986, Syrian Military Intelligence killed
1660:"Fuel tanker explodes in Lebanon, killing at least 28"
1331:"معركة التوازن المسيحي (بشري، البترون، الكورة، زغرتا)"
1611:"Four Killed, Including Syrian, in Tripoli Gunfights"
1485:"حين استشهد 14 طالبًا في طرابلس تحت دبابات الفرنسيين"
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leader Khalil Akkawi because he refused to fight the
293:. Visitors coming enjoy hiking, climbing and biking.
1555:"انشاء قضاء المنية - الضنية في محافظة لبنان الشمالي"
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1499:"مقاربة استقلالية... طرابلس تعيد انتاج وطنيتها"
1639:"جان الحاج يروي قصة عذاباته في السجون السورية"
1716:"مجموع أصوات المرشحين بحسب الدوائر لعام 2018"
57:Map of Lebanon with North Lebanon highlighted
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181:The main cities and towns of the region are
1744:"بالأرقام .. الانتخابات النيابية اللبنانية"
560:, the prison was called "American Prison" (
488:On 12 February 1978, Syrian special units (
456:. Please do not remove this message until
1646:"حي الأميركان في المدينة المأزومة طرابلس"
1541:"مرسوم إشتراعي رقم 116 - التنظيم الاداري"
534:and crushed a Sunni group that supported
476:Learn how and when to remove this message
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1317:"Tripoli, "The Bride of The Revolution""
707:That electoral law was crafted to favor
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452:Relevant discussion may be found on the
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19:For the place in the United States, see
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633:that was formed between Nayla Moawad,
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178:. The division was known as Law 522.
1359:"List of 77 Best Schools in Lebanon"
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21:North Lebanon Township, Pennsylvania
1674:"في العام ٢٠٠٠... قانون غازي كنعان"
1527:"هذه قصة شهداء الاستقلال في طرابلس"
1387:"QS World University Rankings 2023"
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1345:"International School - Al Koura"
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536:Palestine Liberation Organization
504:fighters, the battle is known as
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271:, a historic monument built by
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1278:2015 Tripoli, Lebanon bombings
694:2022 Lebanese general election
663:2009 Lebanese general election
627:2005 Lebanese general election
599:2000 Lebanese general election
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26:Region in North-Akkar, Lebanon
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528:1986 Bab al-Tabbaneh massacre
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1457:"Horsh Ehden Nature Reserve"
1273:North Lebanon clashes (2014)
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231:campus is the North Campus.
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162:) is the northern region of
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1429:"Lebanon – Qurnat as Sawda"
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458:conditions to do so are met
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16:Northern region of Lebanon
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613:representation, however
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227:The most modern public
1730:"دائرة الشمال الثالثة"
617:still managed to win.
494:الوحدات الخاصة السورية
423:Killings and massacres
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222:University of Balamand
1263:2007 Lebanon conflict
676:which was won by the
546:Torture and detention
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275:in the 17th century.
118: • Summer (
1583:"The Battle of Qnat"
1283:2021 Akkar explosion
611:Christian opposition
576:2021 Akkar explosion
570:2021 Akkar explosion
526:participated in the
340:Governorate Creation
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728:
445:of this section is
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310:Name of the Martyrs
229:Lebanese University
1764:Regions of Lebanon
1151:Armenian Catholic
1119:Armenian Orthodox
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969:Armenian Catholic
907:Armenian Orthodox
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804:Armenian Orthodox
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588:Electoral District
584:in North Lebanon.
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330:Abdul Hamid Karami
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92: • Total
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670:March 14 Alliance
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553:المخابرات السورية
524:Mohammad al-Shaar
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418:Syrian occupation
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1289:References
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1030:Bcharreh
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1225:50894
1222:82051
1219:62667
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