Qar Yunis
Qar Yunis
قاريونس Garyounis | |
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Neighbourhood | |
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| Nickname: The Green Gate | |
  Qar Yunis Location in Libya | |
| Coordinates: 32°01′38.64″N 20°02′28.53″E / 32.0274000°N 20.0412583°E | |
| Country |  Libya |
| District | Benghazi District |
| Municipality | Benghazi Municipality |
| Region | Cyrenaica |
| Founded | 1913 |
| Area | |
• Total | 7.1 sq mi (18.5 km2) |
| • Land | 7.1 sq mi (18.5 km2) |
| Elevation | 115 ft (35 m) |
| Time zone | UTC+2 (EET) |
| Postal Code | 92001 |
| Area code | +218 61 |
| License Plate Code | BEN |
Qar Younis (Arabic: قاريونس, also spelled Qaryounis or Garyounis) is a southern neighbourhood of Benghazi, Libya. It lies to the west of the neighborhood of Al Qawarishah. It has a population of approximately 15,000 people.
History
In June 2016, the Media Office of the Libyan Armed Forces General Command announced that "90% of the Garyounis apartment complexes" were under military control.
Landmarks
The suburb houses the main campus of the University of Benghazi, formerly known as Garyounis University. The University of Benghazi is the first modern university in Libya, established in 1955 as the University of Libya. The neighbourhood also contains Qar Younis Conference Hall, Malik ibn Aws Mosque, Al-Fadil Resort and the Menart Benghazi Hotel.
References
- ↑ "Bringing Garyounis Clinic in Benghazi back to life". United Nations Development Programme. 27 June 2018. Retrieved 12 September 2026.
- 1 2 3 "Qar Yunis" (Map). Google Maps. Retrieved 12 September 2026.
- ↑ "الجيش يقترب من إحكام السيطرة على" (in Arabic). Alwasat.ly. 23 June 2026. Retrieved 12 September 2026.
- ↑ "University of Benghazi". Eurosci.net. Retrieved 12 September 2026.
- ↑ "Qar Yunis Conference Hall". libyanevents.ly. Retrieved 12 September 2026.
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