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This country in the Middle East underwent a civil war for two and a half decades before the major communities reached an agreement about power-sharing. Which of the following countries is being talked about here?

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Belgium
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India
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Lebanon
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Sri Lanka
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The correct option is C Lebanon
Lebanon is a country in the Middle East that has seen conflicts among its Shia Muslims, Sunni Muslims, and Christians. In 1926, they reached an agreement. According to this informal agreement, the president of the country would be a member of the Maronite sect of Christianity. The prime minister would be a Sunni Muslim. The deputy prime minister would be a member of the Orthodox Christian sect, and the Speaker of the chambers would be a Shia Muslim.

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