Beirut Governorate
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The Governorate of Beirut (Arabic: محافظة بيروت, Muhāfazat Bayrūt) is the only Lebanese governorate that consists of one district and one city, Beirut, which is also its capital, and the capital of Lebanon.
The area of this governorate is 19.8 km² (without suburbs); despite its small size, it is considered the most important region in Lebanon because of its economical, political, cultural, and social activity.
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Governorates of Lebanon | |
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Beirut | Mount Lebanon | North | Beqaa | Nabatiye | South |