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| '''Ghazzeh''' ({{lang-ar|غزة}}) is a city located in the ] of the ] in ]. Its population is around 70,000 citizens and 22,000 Syrian refugees. It is known for its |
'''Ghazzeh''' ({{lang-ar|غزة}}) is a city located in the ] of the ] in ]. Its population is around 70,000 citizens and 22,000 Syrian refugees. It is known for its emmigration to South American countries. | ||
| ==History== | ==History== | ||
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Not to be confused with Gaza City. City in Beqaa Governorate, Lebanon| Ghazzeh غزة | |
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  GhazzehLocation in Lebanon | |
| Coordinates: 33°40′16″N 35°49′39″E / 33.67111°N 35.82750°E / 33.67111; 35.82750 | |
| Country | Lebanon |
| Governorate | Beqaa Governorate |
| District | Western Beqaa |
| Elevation | 2,850 ft (870 m) |
| Time zone | UTC+2 (EET) |
| • Summer (DST) | +3 |
Ghazzeh (Template:Lang-ar) is a city located in the Western Beta District of the Beqaa Governorate in Lebanon. Its population is around 70,000 citizens and 22,000 Syrian refugees. It is known for its emmigration to South American countries.
History
In 1838, Eli Smith noted it as 'Azzeh (mistaking Arabic غ gh for ع ʿ) under "Places on the West side of the Bŭkâ'a, from the southern extremity northward to Zahleh"; it is listed before Bab Mareaa.
The Medium-Sized Town has 70% of its citizens immigrated into South American Countries Such as Venezuela , Brazil as a result of the deadly 1982 Israeli Invasion of Southern Lebanon. While israel failed to occupy the town because of the strong resistance.
References
- Robinson and Smith, 1841, vol 3, 2nd appendix, p. 141
Bibliography
- Robinson, E.; Smith, E. (1841). Biblical Researches in Palestine, Mount Sinai and Arabia Petraea: A Journal of Travels in the year 1838. Vol. 3. Boston: Crocker & Brewster.
External links
- Ghazzeh, localiban
 Western Beqaa District, Beqaa Governorate | ||
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| Capital: Joub Jannine | ||
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