Lebanese Uruguayans Líbano-uruguayos Alberto Abdala, a lawyer and politician of Lebanese descent, who served as member of the National Council of Government (1963-1937) and, later, Vice President of Uruguay (1968-1972). Total population 53,000[1] to 70,000[2] Regions with significant populations Montevideo, Chuy Languages Uruguayan Spanish, Lebanese Arabic Religion Christians (majority) and Islam (minority)