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Maps / 11 weeks ago
Africa’s religious divide: Map reveals a Muslim north, a Christian south and one Hindu-majority state
Across North Africa and parts of the Sahel, Islam dominates; most of central and southern Africa is majority Christian; and only Mauritius, an island in the Indian Ocean, is predominantly Hindu. Islam first reached Africa in the seventh century when the Umayyad and Abbasid caliphates spread the faith across the northern edge of the continent. Over time, Muslim kingdoms and trans-Saharan trade networks entrenched Islam across North and West Africa.
Culture / 21 weeks ago
Countries with the largest Buddhist populations in 2025
The world has slowly grown to pay attention to only two religions: Christianity and Islam. These two religions have 2.3 billion and 1.9 billion followers, respectively, globally. Yet, the Buddhist population seems to be catching up quickly. The religion boasts a global population of about 500 million followers and it's the fourth largest religion in the world.
Maps / 23 weeks ago
The second most popular religion in each U.S. state
While Christianity remains the largest religion across the United States of America, the second largest religion in each state reveals a surprising diversity. These findings highlight the multicultural and multi-faith reality of the United States in the 21st century. According to the 2020 U.S. Religion Census, Islam ranks as the second largest religion in the majority of states, including California, Texas, New York, and Florida, reflecting the growth of Muslim communities in both urban and suburban areas.
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