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Potential investors are advised to consult one of our professional services member firms at an early stage as they will be able to ensure that all relevant matters are identified.

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Lebanon Fast Facts
GDP (PPP)	US$22.78 billion
GDP per capita (PPP)	US$6,000
GDP real growth rate	0.1%
Inflation	2.4%
Local currency	Lebanese Pound (LBP)
Exchange rate	1,511.5 : 1 US$ (Nov 2006)
Capital city	Beirut
Population	3,874,050 (July 2006 est.)
Ethnic groups	Arab 95%, Armenian 4%, other 1% note: many Christian Lebanese do not identify themselves as Arab but rather as descendents of the ancient Canaanites and prefer to be called Phoenicians
Language	Arabic (official), French, English, Armenian
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