Rabieh
{{about|the suburb of Beirut|the village near Hama, Syria|al-Rabiaa}}
{{Infobox settlement
| name = Rabieh
| native_name = الرابية
| native_name_lang = ara
| settlement_type = City
| image_skyline = Bayofjouniehviewfromrabieh2.JPG
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| image_caption = Overview of Rabieh
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| pushpin_map_alt = Map showing the location of Rabieh (الرابية) within Lebanon
| pushpin_map_caption = Location within Lebanon
| coordinates = {{coord|33|55|12|N|35|36|8.6|E|region:LB_type:city|display=inline,title}}
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| subdivision_type = Country
| subdivision_name = {{flagcountry|Lebanon}}
| subdivision_type1 = Governorate
| subdivision_name1 = Mount Lebanon Governorate
| subdivision_type2 = District
| subdivision_name2 = Matn District
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| timezone1 = EET
| utc_offset1 = +2
| timezone1_DST = EEST
| utc_offset1_DST = +3
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Rabieh ({{Langx|ar|الرابية}}) is a suburban area on the northern edge of Greater Beirut, Lebanon,{{cite web|url=http://www.dawlati.gov.lb/en/directory-detail/-/asset_publisher/x28bFmDP0Kyx/content/municipality-of-rabieh |title=Municipality of Rabieh|publisher=Municipality of Rabieh|accessdate=20 November 2017}} about 13 kilometers driving distance from Beirut. It is located in the foothills of Mount Lebanon, on the road to Bikfaya. Rabieh saw its population increase sharply in the late 1980s, following the Lebanese civil war. Rabieh is famous for its biodiversity and ecological richness.
Rabieh has a geo-strategic location, it is only 15 to 20 minutes away from the vibrant capital Beirut, and is a minute's drive from the Bikfaya highway.
Despite its proximity to the capital, Rabieh's population density is relatively low. It is situated at 200–300 m above sea level.
External links
- [http://www.localiban.org/article5698.html Localiban.org: Rabiyeh]
References
{{Greater Beirut}}
{{Matn District}}
Category:Armenian communities in Lebanon
Category:Maronite Christian communities in Lebanon
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