| Native name | غزة |
|---|---|
| Country | Lebanon |
| Governorate | Beqaa Governorate |
| District | Western Beqaa |
| Unit pref | Imperial |
| Time zone | EET (UTC+2) |
| Time zone (DST) | +3 |
| Coordinates | 33°40′16″N 35°49′39″E |
| Elevation | 870 m |
Ghazzeh (apc: غزة) 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.[citation needed] It is known for its emmigration to South American countries.
History
In 1838, missionary and scholar 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.[1]
Around 70% of the citizens of this medium-sized city immigrated into South American countries such as Venezuela and Brazil as a result of the 1982 Israeli invasion of southern Lebanon, although Israel did not conquer the town.[citation needed]
References
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