BBC NEWS | World | Asia-Pacific | Lebanon evacuation tests Australia: "One in four Australians were born overseas and ties to other countries remain strong. It is estimated that up to 5 million Australians are dual nationals - a quarter of the population. The country's global expatriate community stretches far and wide."
He delegated his posts as first secretary of the ruling Communist Party, commander in chief of the armed forces and president of the executive council of state to Raul Castro, 75, his younger brother and designated successor.