According to the Daily Star, an English language Lebanese newspaper, a total of 40,000 people in the district voted in the 2005 elections.

In addition, the Ministry of Social Affairs[3] estimates that 39% of the Lebanese population was under 20 years of age which meant they were not eligible to vote and a 60% participation rate.

[5] Many people from Lebanon and other countries in the world greatly honor Saint Charbel, known for his miracles of healing for Christians, Muslims, and those from all religious backgrounds who visit his hometown, seeking his intercession.

This Maronite stronghold became a refuge for persecuted Christians in the area, due to its geographic characteristics with protective mountains for all the towns around the valley.

Historically, the timber of these trees was exploited by numerous empires that crossed Lebanon, including the Phoenicians, Assyrians, Egyptians, Turks, Romans, Arabs, Israelites, Persians, and Babylonians.

[12] The cedars forest used to grow and thrive across Mount Lebanon but sadly today they are endangered as only 375 trees remain.

Khalil Gibran, a writer, painter, sculptor, and philosopher was born and raised in Bsharri prior to immigrating to the United States of America.