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People and Society

People and Society of Lebanon

Demographics, health, education, religion, and languages of Lebanon.

Demographic Profile

Ethnic composition, age structure, and growth.

Nationality
Lebanese (singular and plural)
Ethnic Groups
Arab 95%, Armenian 4%, other 1%
Population
5,592,631
Population in Major Urban Areas
BEIRUT (capital) 2.022 million

In-Depth People and Society Profile

Health, education, religion, languages, notable people, and society — available to members.

n Beirut and the surrounding areas, modern medical care and medicines are widely available. Modern facilities are not always available in outlying areas, although no location in the country is more than three hours from the capital. Doctors and hospitals often expect immediate cash payment for services, and without such payment, may deny service even in emergency cases. A list of doctors who speak English and a list of hospitals are available from the U.S.

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