Lebanese people in Kuwait

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Lebanese people in Kuwait
Total population
41,775 [1] - 106,000 [2]
Regions with significant populations
Kuwait City
Languages
Arabic (Lebanese Arabic), English, French
Religion
Christianity and Islam

Lebanese people in Kuwait have a population exceeding 41,775 [1] and other estimates report a total of 106,000 Lebanese in Kuwait. Lebanese people form one of the largest community of non-citizen Arabs in Kuwait. In addition, an increasing number of Lebanese students seeking education and career opportunities opted for the country in light of its relatively reputable institutions across the Middle East. Most of the Lebanese people in Kuwait live mainly in the capital city of Kuwait City.

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