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Al Rihan
Sign in to saveAr-Rihan () is a municipality located in the southern part of Lebanon, on Ar-Rihan mountain in Jezzine District. The village is surrounded by mountain peaks, pine and oak forests. Its altitude ranges from 740 to 1250 m and is 83 km from the capital Beirut.
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Vinony files it under Populated places in Jezzine District and Shia Muslim communities in Lebanon.
Its subject is documented across 6 Wikipedia language editions.
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- Lebanon
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- Jezzine District
- Area
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Ar-Rihan () is a municipality located in the southern part of Lebanon, on Ar-Rihan mountain in Jezzine District. The village is surrounded by mountain peaks, pine and oak forests. Its altitude ranges from 740 to 1250 m and is 83 km from the capital Beirut.
==Etymology== The village is named after Mount Rihan, which takes its name from basil (), a plant that grows abundantly in the area.
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