The Litani River
/ləˈtɑːni ˈrɪvər/
EN
A major river in southern Lebanon, the longest river entirely within Lebanese territory, flowing west into the Mediterranean Sea.
Farmers along the Litani River rely on its water for irrigating their olive and citrus crops.
Etymology
The name derives from the ancient Semitic root meaning "to twist" or "to meander", referencing the river's winding course through the Lebanese landscape. It was also historically known by other names including the Leontes River in classical antiquity.
Translations
简体中文
利塔尼河
繁體中文
利塔尼河
日本語
リタニ川
한국어
리타니 강
Deutsch
Der Litani-Fluss
Español
El río Litani
Português
O Rio Litani
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