To which language should you translate to localize in Lebanon?
LANGUAGE INSIGHT
Official language
Arabic (93%)
Actual languages
Arabic (93%), Armenian (2.9%), other (4.1%).
What the top 150 best localized websites in the world do in Lebanon
(Top 150 websites listed in the Global by Design ranking – published annually by Byte Level Research, this report provides a list of globally localized websites, showcasing best practices and emerging trends in their globalization)
32/150 localize by translating into Arabic
2/150 localize by translating into French
2/150 localize by translating into both Arabic and French
Imports $12.9 billion (2020). Petroleum oils and oils from bituminous minerals, not crude ($2.81B), Medicaments ($681M), Gold ($587M), Aircraft ($521M), and Turbo-jets, turbo-propellers and other gas turbines ($460M), importing mostly from Turkey ($945M), China ($919M), Germany ($897M), United States ($857M), and United Arab Emirates ($837M).
Financial inclusion factors (over 15 years of age) • 45% have an account with a financial institution • 15% have a credit card • 0.7% have a mobile money account • 16% make online purchases
Ease of doing business It is easy to conduct business (rated 66.1 out of 100) ranked 15th out of 20 Middle Eastern and Northern African countries and 143rd out of 190 countries worldwide (2020, World Bank)
Exports $4.24 billion (2020). Gold ($1.05B), Diamonds ($257M), Ferrous waste and scrap ($167M), Jewellery ($164M), and Motor cars and other motor vehicles ($109M), exporting mostly to Switzerland ($1.1B), United Arab Emirates ($574M), Saudi Arabia ($233M), United States ($182M), and Qatar ($161M).
Economic freedom Mostly not free’ (rated 47.3 out of 100) ranked 12th out of 14 Middle Eastern countries and ranked 162nd out of 186 countries worldwide (2022, Heritage Foundation and Wall Street Journal)
Global Innovation Index Ranked 16th out of 19 Northern African and Western Asian countries, 92nd out of 132 worldwide.
The Global Innovation Index captures the innovation ecosystem performance of 132 economies and tracks the most recent global innovation trends.
Specialisation is measured using Revealed Comparative Advantage, an index that takes the ratio between Lebanon observed and expected exports in each product
Relatedness measures the distance between a country's current exports and each product, the barchart show only products that Lebanon is not specialized in
Information channels Lebanon’s broadcasting scene is developed and lively and reflects the country’s pluralism and its divisions. It was the first Arab country to permit private radio and TV and has become a regional media hub. Media freedom is enshrined in the constitution, although curbs forbid the media from defaming the president or other heads of state and inciting sectarian strife. Almost all TVs and radios are privately-owned and many are affiliated with political groups. Al-Manar TV is operated by militant group Hezbollah. Take-up of satellite and cable is widespread. Lebanese TVs are known for hosting some of the most daring cultural and social talks shows in the Middle East. There are dozens of private radio stations. BBC Arabic and Radio France Internationale are carried by partner stations. There are no widespread access curbs, although some sites relating to gambling and pornography, as well as some Israeli websites, are blocked. News websites across the political spectrum are a key information source.
Gender The Lebanese have equal opportunities in all jobs and, of course, in education. However, Lebanese women who are married to non-Lebanese are not permitted to pass citizenship to their kids. Women are rarely appointed to high-ranking political positions.
Class With the present economic situation, almost every Lebanese home needs two incomes to function. The Lebanese class situation ranges from either poor to very wealthy. Lebanon has limited offerings in terms of welfare, healthcare, old-age pensions and life after retiring.
Literacy 95% (2019)
Healthcare expenditure 12.32% of GDP (2019)
Urbanisation 88.76% (2020)
Religion Lebanon is the most religiously diverse country in the Middle East. Some say that religious beliefs affect one’s chances of being hired in some places and that people sometimes hire others from the same religion. Where you are from in Lebanon very often indicates your religious beliefs.
Ethnicity All Lebanese communities share the same ethnic roots except the Armenians, who fled their country and came to Lebanon. In order to keep their identity, Armenians tend to live in the same areas and do business mostly with each other. Many international workers (non-Westerners) come to Lebanon for jobs. Many house helpers, nannies, janitors, people at gas stations and manual workers come from Sri Lanka, the Philippines, Egypt, Sudan, Ethiopia and Syria.
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Language Research
Languages and dialects spoken in Lebanon
Legend
North Lebanese Arabic
Beqaa Arabic
Jdaideh Arabic
Iqlim-Al-Kharrub Sunni Arabic
South Labanese Arabic
Saida Sunni Arabic
South-Central Labanese Arabic
Sunni Beiruti Arabic
North-Central Lebanese Arabic
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