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Overview

Capital:
Beirut
Area:
10,400 km²
Population:
3,874,050 (2006 estimate)
Language(s):
Arabic (official), French, English, Armenian.
Religion(s):
Islam - 59.7%, Christian - 39%, others - 1.3%.
Ethnic Group(s):
Arabic - 95%, Armenian - 4%, others - 1%.