Greater Beirut
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. Greater Beirut is equally split between Christians and Muslims. West Beirut is predominantly Islam Sunni (25%). South Beirut is predominantly Islam Shi'ite (25%). East & North Beirut are predominantly Christians (50%) of which 35 % are Catholics & 15 % Orthodox. Other minorities count 1 %.
Greater Beirut | |
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| Grand Beyrouth | |
| Country |  |
| 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) |
References
- "Questions & Answers: Water Supply Augmentation Project, Lebanon". The World Bank. 30 September 2016. Retrieved 20 March 2016.
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Capital: Jdeideh | ||
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Capital: Baabda | ||
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Capital: Aley | ||
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Capital: Beitedine | ||
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Capital: Jounieh | ||
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