Source: UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs
Country: Lebanon, occupied Palestinian territory, Syrian Arab Republic
GENERAL OVERVIEW
The Bekaa valley, with a lenght of 120 km and width of 16 km, represents 42% of Lebanon’s area. It is divided into three main areas. North Bekaa, composed of Baalbek and Hermel, has been relatively marginalised which has left conditions ripe for smuggling activities. Central Bekaa (Zahle) is considered the economic hub of Bekaa. It is also hosts the largest official border crossing, Masnaa. West Bekaa and Rachaya have a relatively greater sense of security than the rest of Bekaa.