Greater Beirut
Greater Beirut | |
|---|---|
| Grand Beyrouth | |
| Country |  Lebanon
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| Cities | List of cities in Greater Beirut |
| Area | |
| • Land | 200 km2 (80 sq mi) |
| Population (30 September 2016) | ~2,200,000[1] |
| • Metro density | 11,000/km2 (30,000/sq mi) |
Greater Beirut (Arabic: بيروت الكبرى; French: Grand Beyrouth) is the urban agglomeration comprising the city of Beirut (Beirut Governorate) and the adjacent (municipalities) over the Mount Lebanon Governorate. Thus, it does not constitute a single administrative unit. The conurbation spreads south, east and north of Beirut city. To the west, the Eastern Mediterranean sea serves as a natural boundary.
Religion
There are about 2.2[2] million people in Greater Beirut. 45% are Muslims, 30% Sunni (in the central and west of Beirut), and 15% Shia (in the south); and about 44% are Christian (in the north and east), and 5% other minorities. [citation needed]
List of cities (partial)
Gallery
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Jounieh
References
- ^ "Questions & Answers: Water Supply Augmentation Project, Lebanon". The World Bank. 30 September 2016. Retrieved 20 March 2016.
- ^ "Questions & Answers: Water Supply Augmentation Project, Lebanon". The World Bank. 30 September 2014. Retrieved 20 March 2016.
Capital: Baabda | ||
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Capital: Jounieh | ||
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