Greater Beirut
Greater Beirut is the urban agglomeration comprising the city of Beirut and the adjacent over the Mount Lebanon Governorate. Thus, it does not constitute a single administrative unit. The conurbation spreads south, east and north of Beirut city. To the west, the Eastern Mediterranean Sea serves as a natural boundary.
Greater Beirut is equally split between Christians and Muslims.
West Beirut is predominantly Islam Sunni.
South Beirut is predominantly Islam Shi'ite.
East & North Beirut are predominantly Christians of which 35 % are Catholics & 15 % Orthodox. Other minorities count 1 %.
