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Lebanon
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Lebanon
A history and overview of the government and society in Lebanon.
1,350 words (approx. 5.4 pages) |
5 sources |
1995
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"BACKGROUNDLebanon has a lengthy history in the Middle East and a heritage extending back nearly to the beginning of humankind. The region first appeared in history in the time of the Phoenicians, around 3000 B.C. The region was under the rule of Egypt, Assyria, Babylonia, the Persian Empire, the Ottoman Empire, and others over its long history (Countries of the World, 1991, Chapter 1). Lebanon became independent in 1943, and a government then had to be established that would enable the various communities to live in harmony. A government was then created with a president who is traditionally a Maronite Christian, the prime minister a Sunnite Muslim, and the speaker of parliament a Shi'ite. Many defense ministers have been Druzes. The National Assembly is the one-house parliament, and ..."
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