Lebanese people in South Africa

Lebanese people in South Africa
Total population
5,100[1] – 20,000[2]
Regions with significant populations
Johannesburg and Cape Town
Languages
Arabic (Lebanese Arabic), English, Afrikaans, French
Religion
Christianity and Islam

Lebanese people in South Africa have a population exceeding 5,100[3] and other estimates report a total of 20,000 Lebanese in South Africa. 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 South Africa live mainly in the cities of Johannesburg and Cape Town.

  1. ^ Arab, Lebanese in South Africa
  2. ^ "The Struggle Of The Christian Lebanese For Land Ownership In South Africa". The Marionite Research Institute. Archived from the original on 2015-05-12.
  3. ^ Arab, Lebanese in South Africa