Lebanon - Education
Lebanon has one of the most educated populations in the Middle East. In 2001, 95 percent of Lebanese aged 15 and older were literate. Primary education is free and compulsory for five years. Beirut is home to six universities: American University of Beirut, Saint Joseph University, Lebanese University, Beirut Arab University, Lebanese American University and the Armenian Hagazian College. Lebanon has also more than 100 technical, vocational and other special schools.
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