Al-Qoubaiyat
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Al Qoubaiyat, Koubeiyat, Kobayat or Qoubayat (Arabic: ٱلْقُبَيَّات) is the biggest Christian village in the Akkar Governorate, Lebanon. Its population is mostly composed of Maronites[1] numbering around 12,000 persons according to the civil state registers. It is usually full with people during summer but a few stay during the winter. The village's mountainous terrain and snowy winters harbour many leisure activities including hiking, camping, mountain biking, offroading and sightseeing. During the winter, many locals and tourists head towards its high peaks for skiing.
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Al-Qoubaiyat
ٱلْقُبَيَّات | |
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Village | |
Coordinates: 34°34′6″N 36°16′35″E | |
Country | Lebanon |
Governorate | Akkar Governorate |
District | Akkar District |
Area | |
• Total | 70 km2 (30 sq mi) |
Elevation | 700 m (2,300 ft) |
Highest elevation | 1,900 m (6,200 ft) |
Lowest elevation | 550 m (1,800 ft) |
Population | |
• Total | 12,000 |
• Density | 170/km2 (440/sq mi) |
Time zone | UTC+2 (EET) |
• Summer (DST) | UTC+3 (EEST) |
Dialing code | +961 |
Website | http://www.kobayat.org/ |
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