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Aaqoura is considered to be the birthplace of Maronitism and the origin of the overwhelming majority of all Lebanese Maronite families. Nature wise, Aaqoura is known to have one of the most breathtaking mountain chain in the world and is known to be very rich in water fountains and rivers and it
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By area, Aaqoura is the largest village in
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