Lebanese people in Senegal
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There is a significant community of Lebanese people in Senegal.[1] Lebanese migration to Senegal began in the late 19th century, largely motivated by economic prospects in trade and commerce. While retaining cultural ties to Lebanon and largely practicing endogamy, they've assimilated into Senegalese society, predominantly engaged in commerce. Official statistics on the Lebanese population in Senegal are absent, with estimates ranging from 15,000 to 30,000 as of 2006.
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Total population | |
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15,000–30,000 (2006) | |
Languages | |
Arabic (Lebanese Arabic) · French · Wolof[1] | |
Religion | |
Sunni · Shia · Maronite · Eastern Orthodox[1][2] | |
Related ethnic groups | |
Lebanese diaspora |
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