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Egyptians

Sydney's Egyptians came in two waves, with Jews, Coptic Christians, Greek and Armenian Egyptians making up the bulk of the arrivals before 1976, and some Egyptian Muslims arriving in recent years. The Coptic Church is vital to the community, with 10 churches and a theological college. Christian and Muslim Egyptian communities in Sydney share a common heritage and identification with Egypt, and relations between them have been mainly tolerant and peaceful.

Lebanese

Once called Syrians, and considered Asian, early Lebanese Sydneysiders succeeded in business, politics and the professions, from humble beginnings in Redfern. Chain migration has kept village communities together and newer immigrants have created a diverse range of religious and social organisations.

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