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Lebanese people in the United Kingdom

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Lebanese British
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Notable Lebanese Britons:
Mika, Samia Smith
Lebanon United Kingdom
Regions with significant populations
London, South East England, Birmingham, Liverpool, Manchester
Languages
English, Arabic, French
Religion
Islam, Maronite Church, Catholic, Jewish

The Lebanese British community, consists of people originating from Lebanon who were born and/or raised in the United Kingdom.

History and settlement

Although there has been sporadic migration from the Middle East to Britain since the 17th century, the real growth of the UK Lebanese population began in 1975, with the start of the civil war in Lebanon which drove thousands of people away. The exodus was aggravated in 1982 with the Israeli invasion.[1] At the same time, many Lebanese expatriates who were based in West Africa, in particular Nigeria, left for Britain as subsequent military governments took control in those areas.[2]

Population and distribution

Edgware Road in London is one of a number of areas that the Lebanese community and is populated by shops selling Arab newspapers, books and music.[2] Other areas in London include Bayswater, Kensington and Westbourne Grove.[1]

Notable Lebanese British people

See also

References

  1. ^ a b Kowalski, Andrea. "Lebanese treats: Edgware Road". bbc.co.uk. Retrieved 2008-06-20.
  2. ^ a b The Lebanese community in the UK. London: British Satellite News. {{cite AV media}}: Unknown parameter |year2= ignored (help)

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