Nabi Osman

Nabi Osman

Introduction

Nabi Osman (Arabic: البقاع) is a village in the northern part of the Bekaa Valley, on the lower slopes of the Anti Lebanon mountain range. It is part of the Baalbek District, and lies on the international highway linking Lebanon and Syria

Families and Emigration

Due to economic problems and the Lebanese war, a large number of the population has emigrated to Australia, Italy, the United Kingdom, and West Africa. Unlike most of the villages in Northern Bekaa, most of the residents are secular and support the Syrian Social Nationalist Party. The village is home to several famous personalities: Ali M. Nazha, an agriculture engineer who was instrumental in the Green Revolution in North Bekaa; Malek Wehbe, an SSNP martyr; Deeb El Kurdie, an SSNP activist; and soccer player Wael Nazha.

Geography and Agriculture

The altitude of this village ranges from 950 to 1300 meters above sea level. The village is 123km away from Beirut. Its economy is restricted to agriculture. The Orontes river rises in the springs of Labweh and flows through the lower parts of the village. The village also has game birds for hunting.

Weather Conditions

Winters in Nabi Osman are cold and dry, with temperatures seldom reaching freezing point. On average, it snows three to five times per season. Summers are very hot and dry, with temperatures seldom reaching 40 degrees Celsius. The average annual rainfall is 230 mm (9 in).

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