Berqayel or Berkayel (Arabic: برقايل) is one of the largest and the most historical towns in Akkar Governorate in northern Lebanon. Berkail is about 25 km north Tripoli. Berkail is well known by its olive production and green fields. It is a Sunni Muslim community.[1]
Berkail
برقايل | |
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Coordinates: 34°28′39″N 36°02′02″E / 34.47750°N 36.03389°E | |
Country | Lebanon |
Governorate | Akkar |
District | Akkar |
Time zone | UTC+2 (EET) |
• Summer (DST) | +3 |
History edit
In 1838, Eli Smith noted the village, whose inhabitants were Sunni Muslim, located west of esh-Sheikh Mohammed.[2]
Economy edit
Much of Berkail's population is employed by the Lebanese Army. Olives are the main agricultural product.[citation needed]
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External links edit
- Berqayel, Localiban