El Ain, Beqaa, Lebanon
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El Ain
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El Ain (
. It is famous for agriculture and trade, located on the highway connecting Syrian borders and the Hermel area with Chtaura and Beirut.Its name, Ain, refers to the old water source in it.[citation needed]
History
In 1838,
Metawileh.[1]
Geography and Agriculture
The altitude of this village ranges from 900 to 1300 meters above sea level. The village is 125 km away from Beirut situated between the towns of Labwe and Fakiha. Its economy is restricted to agriculture (figs, olives, apples, pomegranate, apricots, peach and grapes). Many source of water are distributed all around the village.
Weather Conditions
Winters in ElAin are cold and dry, with temperatures seldom reaching freezing point (-7° to -10°). On average, it snows three to five times per season. Summers are very hot and dry, with temperatures seldom reaching 40 °C. The average annual rainfall is 230 mm (9 in).
Notable people
References
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External links
- Ain, Localiban