Shmustar
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Shmustar شمسطار |
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Nickname(s): عين الشمس | |
Location in Lebanon | |
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Country | Lebanon |
Governorate | Beqaa Governorate |
District | Baalbek District |
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Area | |
• Total | 7 sq mi (18 km2) |
Elevation | 4,101 ft (1,250 m) |
Population (2012) | |
• Total | 30,000 |
Time zone | EST (UTC+2) |
• Summer (DST) | +3 (UTC) |
Area code(s) | 9618 |
Shmustar, also spelled Shmistar or Chmistar (Arabic: شمسطار) is a Lebanese town located in the province of Baalbek, located between Baalbeck and Zahleh, on the eastern slope of Mount Sannine. It overlooks the Bekaa Valley from an altitude of 1250 meters above sea level. The town is 75 km from Beirut and 21 km from Baalbek.
External links
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