Yes it is! The population of Lebanon is composed of three predominant ethnic groups and religions: Muslims (Shi'ites, Sunnis, Alawites), Druze, and Christians (mostly Maronite Catholics, Greek Orthodox, Armenian Apostolic, Melkite Greek Catholics, as well as Syriac Orthodox, Armenian Catholics, Syriac Catholics, Chaldean, Latin Rite Roman Catholics, Assyrians, Copts and Protestants).
No official census has been taken since 1932, reflecting the political sensitivity in Lebanon over confessional (religious) balance. It is estimated that about 35% are Christians, 35% are Shia Muslims, 25% are Sunni Muslims and 5% are Druze[22] There used to be a small minority of Jews, mostly living in central Beirut. Also, a small community (less than 1%) of Kurds (also known as Mhallamis or Mardins) live in Lebanon. There are approximately 15 million people of Lebanese descent, mainly Christians, spread all over the world, Brazil being the country with the biggest Lebanese community abroad. Argentina, Australia, Canada, Colombia, France, Mexico, Venezuela and the US also have large Lebanese communities.
2006-08-10 04:45:34
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answered by Yaz 3
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No official census has been taken since 1932, reflecting the political sensitivity in Lebanon over confessional (religious) balance. It is estimated that about 35% are Christians, 35% are Shia Muslims, 25% are Sunni Muslims and 5% are Druze...
2006-08-10 04:43:59
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answered by Tinkerbell05 6
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Actually, Lebanon is extremely diverse religiously. The largest religious groups are Muslims and Christians, I believe.
60% Muslim and 20-30% Christian, I think.
EDIT: The government is divided this way: 2/3 Christian and 1/3 Muslim.
2006-08-10 04:43:41
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answered by Jackson V 2
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40% Christians
President is Christian
PM is Muslim Sunni
Head of the Parliament is Shiite Muslim
2006-08-10 04:45:38
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answered by Mas S 2
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the percentage of Muslims used to be less than Christians but now it's totally diff rent .
2006-08-10 05:19:22
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answered by pink 2
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The last I heard, Lebanon was about two thirds Christian and one third Islamic. Their president is always Chrstian.
2006-08-10 04:41:55
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answered by adphllps 5
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