Miniyeh-Danniyeh District | |
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District | |
Location in Lebanon |
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Coordinates: 34°27′55″N 35°56′16″E / 34.4653°N 35.9378°ECoordinates: 34°27′55″N 35°56′16″E / 34.4653°N 35.9378°E | |
Country | Lebanon |
Governorate | North Governorate |
Capital | Miniyeh |
Area | |
• Total | 158 sq mi (409 km2) |
Population | |
• Total | 96,000 |
Time zone | EET (UTC+2) |
• Summer (DST) | EEST (UTC+3) |
Miniyeh-Danniyeh District is a district in the North Governorate of Lebanon. As it names indicates, the district includes the Dinniyeh region. In December 1999-January 2000 the Lebanese army and Islamist militants were involved in heavy fighting in the area.