Greeks in Lebanon

Greeks in Lebanon
Total population
4,500
Regions with significant populations
Beirut (Greater Beirut), Tripoli
Languages
Arabic, Neo-Aramaic, Greek
Religion
Antiochian Orthodox Church, Islam


The Greeks in Lebanon (οι Έλληνες στο Λίβανο) had presence in present day Lebanon that dated to ancient history, and the Phoenicians and Greeks (both maritime peoples) shared close ties. The Greek alphabet, for example, is derived from the Phoenician one. The Greek presence is attested by several place names, and the close ties between Greeks and the Lebanese Greek Orthodox and Greek Catholic communities.

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