Southern Lebanon facts for kids
Southern Lebanon is a special area in the country of Lebanon. It is made up of two main parts called governorates: the South Governorate and the Nabatiye Governorate. These two areas used to be one big province but were separated in the early 1990s. Sometimes, two other districts, Rashaya and Western Beqaa, are also considered part of Southern Lebanon.
The main cities you can find in this region are Sidon, Tyre, Jezzine, and Nabatiyeh.
People and Cultures
Southern Lebanon is home to many different groups of people. In areas like Bint Jbeil, Tyre, and Nabatieh, most people are Shi'a Muslims. You will also find some Christians living there.
In the city of Sidon, most people are Sunnis. However, in the wider area around Sidon, many people are Shi'a Muslim. There are also many Christians, especially Greek Catholics.
The areas of Jezzine and Marjeyoun have mostly Christian residents, but some Shi'a Muslims live there too. In a few villages like Ain Ebel, Debel, Qaouzah, and Rmaich, almost everyone is a Christian Maronite. In the Hasbaya area, most people belong to the Druze faith.
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Areas targeted by Israeli bombing (July–August 2006) concentrated on Southern Lebanon.
See also
In Spanish: Sur de Líbano para niños
