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Beirut

Beirut is the capital and largest city of Lebanon. As there has been no recent population census, the exact population is unknown; estimates in 2007 ranged from slightly more than 1 million to slightly less than 2 million. Located on a peninsula at the midpoint of Lebanon's Mediterranean coast, it serves as the country's largest and main seaport. The Beirut metropolitan area consists of the city and its suburbs.

Located at 33.8869, 35.5131 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Beirut, Amarna letters locations, Ancient cities, Ancient Greek sites in Lebanon, Ancient mints, Archaeological sites in Lebanon, Capitals in Asia, Populated places in the Beirut Governorate, Populated coastal places in Lebanon, Crusades, Hellenistic colonies, Mediterranean, Mediterranean port cities and towns in Lebanon, Phoenician cities, Phoenician sites in Lebanon, Roman colonies, Roman sites in Lebanon, Populated places established in the 3rd millennium BC, Paleolithic, Neolithic settlements, Fertile Crescent, Ancient Levant

Achrafieh

This article is about a district in Beirut. For the depopulated Palestinian village see Al-Ashrafiyya Achrafieh,, is one of the oldest Christian districts of East Beirut, Lebanon.

Located at 33.8876, 35.5208 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
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Neighbourhoods of Beirut

1973 Israeli raid on Lebanon

The 1973 Israeli raid on Lebanon (known as Operation Spring of Youth, part of Operation Wrath of God) took place on the night of April 9 and early morning of April 10, 1973 when Israel Defense Forces special forces units attacked several Palestine Liberation Organization (PLO) targets in Beirut and Sidon, Lebanon. The operation is generally considered to be part of the retaliation for the Munich massacre at the Summer Olympics in 1972.

Located at 33.9, 35.53 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
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Assassinations, Military responses by Israel to the Munich massacre

Port of Beirut

The Port of Beirut is the main port in Lebanon located on the eastern part of the Saint George Bay on Beirut's northern Mediterranean coast, west of the Beirut River. It is one of the largest and busiest ports on the Eastern Mediterranean. The Port of Beirut and Beirut Rafic Hariri International Airport are the main ports of entry into the country. The port is operated and managed by the Gestion et exploitation du port de Beyrouth (GEPB), which is French for Port Authority of Beirut.

Located at 33.903, 35.5178 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
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Beirut, Economy of Lebanon, Transport in Lebanon, Ports and harbors of Lebanon

Martyrs' Square, Beirut

Martyrs' Square is a square in the heart of downtown Beirut, Lebanon, next to the Mohammad Al-Amin Mosque. Its central statue commemorates Lebanese nationalists who were hanged during World War I by the Ottomans.

Located at 33.8964, 35.507 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Buildings and structures in Beirut, Monuments and memorials in Lebanon, Squares in Lebanon, National squares, Visitor attractions in Beirut, Tourism in Lebanon, Visitor attractions in Lebanon

Bourj Hammoud

Bourj Hammoud (or Burj Hammud) is a suburb in North-East Beirut, Lebanon in the Metn district. The suburb is heavily populated by Armenians as it is where most survivors of the Armenian Genocide settled. Bourj Hammoud is an industrious area and is one of the most densely-populated districts in the Middle East.

Located at 33.8936, 35.5403 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
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Armenian diaspora communities, Neighbourhoods of Beirut

Beirut Central District

The Beirut Central District (BCD) or Centre Ville is the name given to Beirut’s historical and geographical core, the “vibrant financial, commercial, and administrative hub of the country. ” At the heart of Lebanon’s capital, Beirut Central District (BCD) is an area thousands of years old, traditionally a focus of business, finance, culture and leisure. Its reconstruction constitutes one of the most ambitious contemporary urban developments.

Located at 33.9003, 35.5017 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Neighbourhoods of Beirut, Central business districts, Financial districts, Redeveloped ports and waterfronts, Land reclamation, Populated waterside places, Shopping districts and streets in Lebanon, Visitor attractions in Beirut, Visitor attractions in Lebanon, Tourism in Lebanon

Beirut International Exhibition & Leisure Center

The Beirut International Exhibition & Leisure Center (commonly BIEL) is a large multi-purpose facility, in downtown Beirut. Lebanon's largest such complex, it hosts exhibitions (Beirut Book Fair), conferences, concerts and private events. It opened on 28 November 2001.

Located at 33.9049, 35.51 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Convention centers, Buildings and structures in Beirut, Commercial buildings completed in 2008, Concert halls in Lebanon, Visitor attractions in Beirut, Tourism in Lebanon, Visitor attractions in Lebanon

Maghen Abraham Synagogue

The Maghen Abraham Synagogue is one of the main synagogues in Lebanon. The oldest synagogue is the Sidon Synagogue which was built in 833 but is believed to rest on an older synagogue dating back to the destruction of the Second Temple in 66 AD. Located in the former Jewish district of Wadi Abu Jamil in Beirut, it was abandoned after Israeli shelling destroyed the synagogue during the Lebanese Civil War.

Located at 33.8974, 35.5001 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Synagogues in Lebanon, Buildings and structures in Beirut, Orthodox synagogues, Rundbogenstil synagogues

Sursock Museum

Sursock Museum, which is officially known as Nicolas Sursock Museum, is a modern art museum Beirut, Lebanon that was directed by an collector named Ibrahim M. Beyhum . It is located in the historic street known as Rue Sursock in the Achrafieh district of Beirut. The street is home to other mansions that were built in the 18th century by Beirut's most prominent families such as the Sursocks and the Bustroses. The museum was ranked #7 of 112 things to do in Beirut by Lonely Planet travelers.

Located at 33.8929, 35.5162 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Art museums established in 1961, Museums in Beirut, Modern art museums, Biographical museums in Lebanon, Art museums and galleries in Lebanon, Palaces in Lebanon, Italianate architecture, 1961 establishments in Lebanon, Tourism in Lebanon, Visitor attractions in Lebanon, Visitor attractions in Beirut

Beirut Stock Exchange

The Beirut Stock Exchange (or BSE) is the principal stock exchange of Lebanon. Located in Beirut, it is a public institution run by a committee including a Chairman, a Vice-Chairman and eight members appointed via a decree issued by the Council of Ministers, in accordance with a proposal by the Minister of Finance. All BSE members are Lebanese Joint stock companies (SAL) with a capital above 500,000 Lebanese Pounds and registered at the secretariat of the Commercial Register in.

Located at 33.8942, 35.505 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Economy of Lebanon, Companies of Lebanon, Stock exchanges in Asia, Beirut, Stock exchanges in the Middle East

Wadi Abu Jamil

Wadi Abu Jamil, located in Beirut's Centre Ville, is the Jewish quarter in Beirut, Lebanon.

Located at 33.8972, 35.4991 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Neighbourhoods of Beirut, Jews and Judaism in Lebanon, Jewish communities

Ministry of Finance (Lebanon)

This page is a list of Finance Ministers of Lebanon. 40x40pxThis article is incomplete. Please help to improve the article, or discuss the issue on the talk page.

Located at 33.8958, 35.5036 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Government ministries of Lebanon, Finance ministries

Beirut Marathon

The Beirut International Marathon (BIM) is a non-profit non-governmental organization registered under the Ministry of Youth and Sports in Lebanon. Beirut International Marathon is an annual event that takes place in Beirut. The first ever BIM was held on October 19, 2003 and attracted over 6,000 runners from 49 different countries and tens of thousands of spectators in Lebanon and around the world.

Located at 33.9022, 35.5033 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Recurring sporting events established in 2003, Marathons in Asia, Sport in Lebanon

Mohammad Al-Amin Mosque

The Mohammad Al-Amin Mosque is a sunni mosque located in Martyrs' Square in downtown Beirut, Lebanon. It was built between 2002 and 2007 by the former Lebanese Prime Minister Rafik Hariri, who was buried beside it. It was inaugurated by his son Saad Hariri on October 17, 2008. According to the architect, Azmi Fakhuri, the blue-domed mosque has an Ottoman inspiration, copying the Sultan Ahmed Mosque in Istanbul.

Located at 33.895, 35.5064 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Religious buildings completed in 2007, Buildings and structures in Beirut, Mosques in Lebanon, Religious organizations established in 2005, Visitor attractions in Beirut, Visitor attractions in Lebanon, Tourism in Lebanon

Saifi Village

Saifi Village is a residential upscale neighbourhood in Beirut, Lebanon. Saifi Village is located at the southeastern periphery of Centre Ville. The village is bordered by Rue Charles Debbas to the south, Rue George Haddad to the east, Rue Gouraud to the north, and Rue Ariss & Kanaani to the west. Its location is at the beginning of the former Green Line, the main frontline in Beirut during the Lebanese Civil War. The neighborhood was completely destroyed during the war in Lebanon.

Located at 33.8943, 35.5082 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Visitor attractions in Beirut, Neighbourhoods of Beirut, Visitor attractions in Lebanon, Tourism in Lebanon

Collective for Research and Training on Development-Action

The Collective for Research and Training on Development-Action (CRTD. A) is a Lebanon-based non-governmental organization started in July 1999. CRTDA works with partner civil society organizations in Lebanon and across the Arab World primarily in Yemen, Egypt, Syria, Morocco, Tunisia, and Algeria. CRTD.

Located at 33.8783, 35.5161 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Women's rights, Women's organizations, Human rights organizations, Feminist organizations, Development organizations, Non-profit organizations, Women's issues non-governmental organizations, Organisations based in Lebanon, Organizations established in 1999

ABC Group

ABC Group or ABC department stores is one of the leading retailer in the Middle East with about 60000 sq m of retail space and 8 outlet stores. Having over 70 years of brand name recognition and over 1000 employees, it is one of the top Lebanese department stores that offers local and international customers the access to a vast collection of products, services and entertainment facilities.

Located at 33.8885, 35.5196 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Department stores, Retail companies of Lebanon

Ministry of Social Affairs (Lebanon)

The Ministry of Social Affairs in Lebanon was created in 1993 by Law Number 212 and modified by Law Number 327 and Decree Number 5734. The current Minister of Social Affairs is Wael Abou Faour from the Progressive Socialist Party.

Located at 33.8775, 35.5172 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
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Government ministries of Lebanon, Social affairs ministries

Jewish cemetery of Beirut

The Jewish cemetery of Beirut, located close to Sodeco Square, is the only Jewish cemetery in Beirut, capital city of Lebanon. It is also accessible via the Damascus Expressway. Half of the gravestones are broken. It is currently still being used by Lebanese Jews.

Located at 33.8852, 35.51 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Beirut, Jewish cemeteries, Jews and Judaism in Lebanon

Beirut Souks

The Beirut Souks is a major commercial district in Beirut Central District. With over 200 shops and a department store, it is Beirut's largest shopping area, as well as the most dense. The souks have historically been at the commercial heart of Beirut. The souks sustained irreparable damage during the Lebanese civil war and have been rebuilt by Solidere according to the ancient Greek street grid, maintaining the landmarks and original street names.

Located at 33.899, 35.504 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Retailing in Lebanon, Shopping districts and streets in Lebanon, Visitor attractions in Beirut, Tourism in Lebanon, Visitor attractions in Lebanon, Pedestrian malls

American University of Science and Technology

Founded by Hiam Sakr of Ain Ebel, Lebanon, the American University of Science and Technology, in Beirut, Lebanon, an educational institute, was established on 21 March 1994 under the name of AUC (Decree # 4897), as an external degree program with the State University of New York/Empire State College, New York, USA. It later changed its name to American University of Science and Technology.

Located at 33.8844, 35.5225 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
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Education in Beirut, Educational institutions established in 1994, Universities in Lebanon, Science and technology in Lebanon, 1994 establishments in Lebanon

Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Emigrants (Lebanon)

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Emigrants is the Lebanese government ministry in charge of the country's foreign affairs and maintaining relations with its large emigrant communities.

Located at 33.8925, 35.5186 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Government ministries of Lebanon, Foreign affairs ministries

551 Beirut earthquake

The 551 Beirut earthquake occurred on 9 July 551 AD. It had an estimated magnitude of about 7.6 on the moment magnitude scale and a maximum felt intensity of X (Intense) on the Mercalli intensity scale. It triggered a devastating tsunami which affected the coastal towns of Phoenicia, causing great destruction and sinking many ships. Overall large numbers of people were reported killed, with one estimate of 30,000 by Antoninus of Piacenza for Beirut alone.

Located at 33.9, 35.5 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Earthquakes in the Levant, 6th-century earthquakes, 6th century in the Byzantine Empire, History of Lebanon, 6th century in Syria, 551, Tsunamis

Timeline of Beirut history

The following is a timeline of the history of Beirut, Lebanon.

Located at 33.8869, 35.5131 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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History of Beirut, City timelines, History of Lebanon