- Beqaa Governorate
Geobox|Governorate
country = Lebanon
country_
name = Beqaa
native_name = البقاع
map_caption = Map of Lebanon with Beqaa highlighted
capital =Zahle
capital_lat_d =
capital_long_d =
population_as_of =
population = 750000
area = 4429
population_density =
timezone = UTC+3Beqaa ( _ar. البقاع) is a governorate in
Lebanon with a population of 750,000 inhabitants.Geography
The Beqaa governorate covers an area of 4,429 km². Béqaa is the primary center of Lebanon's agriculture. The Beqaa governorate forms the main geographical extension of Lebanon and it lies between the Western and Eastern Lebanese Mountain ranges. Two rivers run through Béqaa: the
Litani River and theAsi River It encompasses
Beqaa Valley .Climate and tourism
The temperature ranges from -10 to 35 °C throughout the year. Béqaa receives heavy rain and snow during the winter.
The villages of
Zahle ,Baalbeck , Niha, Anjar, Qab Elias, Kfar Zabad, Karaon Dam,Chtaura and Furzul are the area's main tourism destinations. The governorate of Béqaa lies on the ancient route between Lebanon,Syria , and the rest of the Arab world. The governorate is known for itswine industry, summer festivals, and its cuisine.Districts
*Zahle
*Baalbek
*Hermel
*Rashaya
*Western BeqaaCities
*
Zahle
*Baalbek
*Rayak
*Joub Jannine
*Shmistar
*Anjar
*Kabelias
*Kherbet Rouha
*Nabi Ayla
*Kasarnaba
*Al Karoun
*Deir El Ghazal
*Qusaya
*Deir El Ahmar
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