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Keep in mind this map is about 25 years old, and doesn't take into account any shifts caused by the 1982 Israeli invasion or the Lebanese Civil War. Also, the data is somewhat dubious to begin with because the country has never held a census (due to its volatile ethnic mix).
In general, it's accurate to say that there is a majority of Muslims in the south and north of the country, and a majority of Christians in the center arount Mount Lebanon. The Christians are also more heavily represented in the western half of the country. Beirut has a mix of everyone.
Interesting map. Thank you for posting it.
It is telling that virtually *all* of Southern Lebanon-- the area dominated by Hezbollah-- is Shia Muslim, with no pockets of other religious groups. This especially stands out in a country known for its religious diversity. It seems that Hezbollah has been undertaking some forced homogenization of religious beliefs in Southern Lebanon-- not a surprise.
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