Shmustar
Shmustar شمسطار | |
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Nickname(s): عين الشمس | |
Shmustar | |
Coordinates: 33°58′N 36°1′E / 33.967°N 36.017°ECoordinates: 33°58′N 36°1′E / 33.967°N 36.017°E | |
Country | Lebanon |
Governorate | Beqaa Governorate |
District | Baalbek District |
Government | |
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 (Arabic: شمسطار) is a Lebanese town located in the province of Baalbek, located between Baalbeck and Zahleh, lean to the eastern slope of Mount Sannine, the fact that those eternal friendship between them and the morning sun, those that damage the walls of their homes with warmth and serenity.
Shmustar indicate that relationship compiled by fellow farmers sun trail. Sun companion fused with the so Pat name one, and they said the name it's sunny mountain, and said that the meaning of her name is the Eye of the Sun, and told much about her name until she was told the village opposite the sun.
Away from Beirut about 75 km and from Baalbek 21 km, and above sea level at 1250 m and overlooks the Bekaa Valley. Characterized by nerve which prints the spirit of its people character relative peace compared to its environment, also helped the spread of her family in the various homelands world in the culture of its people coloring color openness and Babdaathm in various fields.