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How was the integration of the Lebanese people in Brazil?

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People from the Levant immigrated to Brazil in the late 1800's and early 1900's. They were mostly Catholics and orthodox, though there was a minority of Muslims, so you can see that religion wasn't a problem. The people from the Levant also white/olive skin. read more

Lebanese living in Lebanon usually marry other Lebanese people. But when the Lebanese come to Brazil they marry people from other ethnicities, including Brazilians. This means that 2 people that would form a couple in Lebanon can now form 2 couples in Brazil and have many more children. read more

Nowadays, the extent of Lebanese influence in Brazil is also matched by their integration. Far from being the closed community that critics called their forefathers, the Lebanese community is now highly mixed into society, intermarriage is incredibly common, while few speak even the basics of Arabic. read more

Though the exact number is disputed (see box), it is clear that there are at least 6 million Brazilians of Lebanese origin. In business, economics, culture and many other fields, Lebanese people sit at the top of Brazilian society. Despite making up less than 5% of the population, 10% of parliamentarians have Lebanese origins. read more

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