Haret el Qobbé in Mohafazat Mont-Liban
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1983 Beirut barracks bombing

The Beirut Barracks Bombing occurred during the Lebanese Civil War, when two truck bombs struck separate buildings housing United States and French military forces—members of the Multinational Force in Lebanon—killing 299 American and French servicemen. The organization Islamic Jihad, later known as Hezbollah, claimed responsibility for the bombing. Suicide bombers detonated each of the truck bombs.

Located at 33.8292, 35.4947 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
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1983 in Lebanon, Contemporary French history, History of the United States (1980–1991), Suicide car and truck bombings in Lebanon, History of Beirut, United States Marine Corps in the 20th century, Iran–United States relations, Lebanon–United States relations, Mass murder in 1983, Reagan administration controversies

Lebanese University

The Lebanese University is the only public institution for higher learning in Lebanon. The university has 17 faculties as of 2006 and serves various cultural, religious, and social groups of students and teachers. The independent university enjoys administrative, academic, and financial freedom. Among its educational goals are creating a unique mix of cultures and providing the basic and necessary education to allow students to enter various professions.

Located at 33.8278, 35.5222 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
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Lebanese University, Education in Beirut, Universities in Lebanon, Educational institutions established in 1951

Aghmeed

Aghmeed, also spelled Aghmide, is a village located about 37km from Beirut, in the governorate of Mount Lebanon, in the Aley District. One can reach Aghmeed through Mdairej Road, Ain Dara and Al Azzounieh. Aghmeed is at an altitude of 1,200 m, close to Mount Barouk, which is famous for its cedar forest. Other villages surrounding Aghmeed are : Al Azzounieh, Ain Dara, Sharoun, Bmuhrein, Alramlieh, Al Mreijat, Nabaa Al Safa and Ain Zhalta.

Located at 33.7833, 35.5333 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
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Populated places in the Mount Lebanon Governorate, Aley District

National Protestant College

The National Protestant College is a Lebanese school that was established by the National Evangelical Union of Lebanon, the oldest indigenous Arabic-speaking Protestant congregation in the Middle East. Originally located in Dbayeh, the building moved during the Lebanese Civil war to West Beirut, near Rue Hamra (Haigazian University). In 1997, NPC moved permanently to Kfarshima. The languages taught at NPC are Arabic, English, and French.

Located at 33.8186, 35.5336 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
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Schools in Lebanon

Kfarshima

Kfarshima (also spelled Kfarchima) is a town in the Baabda District of the Mount Lebanon Governorate, southeast of Beirut. Kfarshima is the birthplace of the composer and musician, Philemon Wehbi and the singers Melhem Barakat, and Majida El Roumi. Also the Birthplace of the Philosopher Shibli Shmayyel (Chibli Chemayel). Its was also the hometown for Lebanese singer Issam Rajji.

Located at 33.8172, 35.5357 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
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Populated places in the Mount Lebanon Governorate, Baabda District

Eastwood College

Eastwood College is a private school in Lebanon. It operates two campuses on the outskirts of Beirut. The first campus, which opened in 1973, is located in Kafarshima, the second in Mansourieh. The schools Motto is "Children, our Purpose and our Future".

Located at 33.8133, 35.5342 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Educational institutions established in 1973, Schools in Lebanon

Beirut Air Base

Beirut Air Base is a military base owned by the Lebanese Armed Forces and operated by the Lebanese Air Force. It is located 9 km (5.6 mi) from the city center in the southern suburbs of Beirut, Lebanon. Currently, the Lebanese Air Force occupies part of the west end of the Beirut Rafic Hariri International Airport and has been the base of most of the helicopter force for almost 50 years, which include the Hawker Hunters, Fouga Magisters and other aircraft during certain periods.

Located at 33.8211, 35.4883 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
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Airports in Lebanon, Military of Lebanon, Lebanese Air Force bases

Lebanese Civil Aviation Authority

The Lebanese Civil Aviation Authority (LCAA) is the civil aviation authority of Lebanon.

Located at 33.8211, 35.4883 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
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Government of Lebanon, Civil aviation authorities, Aviation in Lebanon, Organizations investigating aviation accidents and incidents