Originally named Beroth, the city of wells, by the Phoenicians. Commercial, banking and financial center for the region, with eight universities.
... 25 to 44, 20.9% from 45 to 64, and 9.8% who are 65 years of age or older. The median age is 34 years. For every 100 females there are 91.0 males. For every 100 females ...