According to the UN-Poverty Center, 7.97% of the Lebanese population live under conditions of extreme poverty in 2004-2005, meaning that almost 300,000 individuals are unable to meet their food and non-food basic needs.
In addition, 20.59% live in the poor zone, and thus 28.56% of the Lebanese live below the poverty line.
This inequality spreads allover the country; people in rural areas are in desperate need for help and support from the government and local authorities to maintain a comfortable standard of living for all individuals.
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