Ba'labakk, Lebanon

Capital City

The population of 82,608 may seem attractive, but the reality in Ba'labakk is a persistent bureaucratic headache. Shia Muslims make up the majority, but the city's status as a Hezbollah stronghold means it has faced repeated Israeli airstrikes, most recently in 2024 when the entire population was ordered to evacuate. With a climate of hot, rainless summers and occasional snowy winters, Ba'labakk may appeal more to the seasoned adventurer than the casual expat.