Baskinta

Baskinta () is a Lebanese village situated at an altitude ranging from 1250 metres above sea level and climbs up to approximately 1800 meters of height at Qanat Bakish, making it one of the highest villages of Lebanon. It is located 43 kilometers north east of Beirut.

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Place details

Locality: بسكنتا
Region: محافظة جبل لبنان
Country: لبنان
Population: 0

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Key facts

Settlement.timezone1: EET
Settlement.name: Baskinta
Settlement.native_name: بسكنتا
Settlement.native_name_lang: ar
Settlement.settlement_type: Town
Settlement.image_skyline: Baskinta village.jpg
Settlement.image_caption: Baskinta
Settlement.pushpin_map: Lebanon
Settlement.pushpin_map_alt: Map showing the location of Baskinta within Lebanon
Settlement.pushpin_map_caption: Location within Lebanon
Settlement.subdivision_type: Country
Settlement.subdivision_type1: Governorate
Settlement.subdivision_name1: Mount Lebanon Governorate
Settlement.subdivision_type2: District
Settlement.subdivision_name2: Matn District
Settlement.elevation_m: 1300
Settlement.elevation_min_m: 1200
Settlement.elevation_max_m: 1800

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Wikidata facts

Elevation: 1300
Image: Baskinta- libano.jpg

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History
Location
Climate
Demographics
Notable people
See also
References
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Baskinta is known for its natural environment and moderate climate. Baskinta is becoming a cycling spot for mountain biking amateurs with some off-road trails and a developed cycling community. It was also the capital city of the Syriac Christian state of Marada. Baskinta is also known for the variety of its fruit especially apples and vineyards. The residents are Christians: 70% Maronites and 30% Greek Orthodox. There are 15,000 residents in Baskinta and 3 schools: the Saint Pierre College Brothers, the Official High School of Baskinta and the Saint Vincent School.