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Koura ((アラビア語:الكورة), from ) is a district in the North Governorate, Lebanon. Koura is one of the 36 districts of Lebanon, particularly known for its olive tree cultivation and olive oil production. It comprises a total of 52 villages, and its capital and largest town is Amioun, with about 10,000 inhabitants as of 2010. The current head of the municipalities of Koura is Karim Elias Boukarim. The district stretches from the Mediterranean sea up to Mount Lebanon, and comprises a series of foothills surrounding a low-lying plain where olive is cultivated. The olive orchards of Koura are among the most extensive in Lebanon. 60% of Koura's inhabitants belong to the Eastern Orthodox confession, while the rest are split between Maronites, Sunni Muslims, Shia Muslims and a small Alawite minority. The prestigious University of Balamand is headquartered in the Koura district. Cities and towns: *Amioun *Anfeh *Bishmizzine *Kousba == See also == *University of Balamand 抄文引用元・出典: フリー百科事典『 ウィキペディア（Wikipedia）』 ■ウィキペディアで「Koura District」の詳細全文を読む スポンサード リンク
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