Adma wa Dafneh
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Adma wa Dafneh
أدما والدفنة | |
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Dialing code | +961 |
Website | Adma wa Dafneh |
Adma wa Dafneh or Adma (
Its elevation ranges between 100 and 330 meters above sea level and the town's total land area consists of 456 hectares. Adma wa Dafneh is markedly more vacant and vast than most Lebanese settlements, and is strongly connected to Jounieh and Tabarja to its south and north respectively. Adma wa Dafneh's inhabitants are predominantly Maronite Christians.[2]
Etymology
"Adam" (אדם in
Topography and History
Topography
Adma wa Dafneh is largely made up of sparse structures situated between thick brush and forestation on the limestone hillsides and cliffs of Kasrouane.
History
In February 1990, following the
Residency and Accommodations
Residency
Adma wa Dafneh today is mostly home to the upper mid-class and the high society, as well as foreign diplomats and international business men working in Lebanon. The town includes some of the most prestigious gated communities in Lebanon such as BelHorizon Village and Admir. Mansions, large homes, as well as family buildings represent most of the dwellings in Adma.
Accommodations
The town has also managed to create its own ecosystem of accommodations which includes a
References
- ^ "Adma and Dafneh, Mount Lebanon, Lebanon - Population". Retrieved 7 April 2023.
- ^ "Elections municipales et ikhtiariah au Mont-Liban" (PDF). Localiban. Localiban. 2010. p. 19. Archived from the original (PDF) on 24 July 2015. Retrieved 12 February 2016.
- ^ Campbell, Mike. "Meaning, origin and history of the name Adam". Behind the Name. Retrieved 7 April 2023.
- ^ Middle East International No 370, 2nd March 1990, Publishers Lord Mayhew, Dennis Walters MP; Jim Muir pp.6,7,8
External links
- Adma Oua Dafneh, localiban