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The majority of Lebanese, about 55%, are Muslim, but Christians make up a large minority of about 40%. Shia Muslims is the majority group, with Maronite Christians and Sunni Muslims as the two other important groups. Together, these 3 represent the leadership of the country, both economically as well as politically. A fourth group, the Druze, also plays an important part in the life of Lebanon, but represents only about 7% of the population |
 Church on Place des Martyrs in Central District, Beyrut |  Mosque under reconstruction, and a church in Beyrut |  Mosque being reconstructed in Central District in Beyrut |
 St. Johns Church in Byblos |