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There are large populations of Muslims and living in South Asia.
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South Asia is home to some of the largest populations of Muslims in the world. The primary countries in this region with significant Muslim populations include:
1. **India**: India has one of the largest Muslim populations in the world, with around 200 million Muslims, making up about 14% of the total population. The country is known for its diverse cultures and religious communities.
2. **Pakistan**: Pakistan was created as a separate nation for Muslims in 1947 and has a predominantly Muslim population, with around 95-98% of its approximately 240 million people identifying as Muslim.
3. **Bangladesh**: Bangladesh is another Muslim-majority country, where around 90% of its population of over 160 million people are Muslims, predominantly Sunni.
4. **Nepal**: While a predominantly Hindu nation, Nepal has a Muslim minority that constitutes about 4-5% of the population.
5. **Maldives**: The Maldives is an Islamic republic where nearly 100% of the population is Muslim.
6. **Bhutan**: Bhutan has a small Muslim population, mainly comprising ethnic Nepalis, which constitutes about 1-2% of the population.
These countries reflect a rich tapestry of cultures, languages, and traditions within the Muslim communities. South Asia's historical interactions, such as trade and conquests, have contributed to the region's diverse Islamic practices and identities.
1. **India**: India has one of the largest Muslim populations in the world, with around 200 million Muslims, making up about 14% of the total population. The country is known for its diverse cultures and religious communities.
2. **Pakistan**: Pakistan was created as a separate nation for Muslims in 1947 and has a predominantly Muslim population, with around 95-98% of its approximately 240 million people identifying as Muslim.
3. **Bangladesh**: Bangladesh is another Muslim-majority country, where around 90% of its population of over 160 million people are Muslims, predominantly Sunni.
4. **Nepal**: While a predominantly Hindu nation, Nepal has a Muslim minority that constitutes about 4-5% of the population.
5. **Maldives**: The Maldives is an Islamic republic where nearly 100% of the population is Muslim.
6. **Bhutan**: Bhutan has a small Muslim population, mainly comprising ethnic Nepalis, which constitutes about 1-2% of the population.
These countries reflect a rich tapestry of cultures, languages, and traditions within the Muslim communities. South Asia's historical interactions, such as trade and conquests, have contributed to the region's diverse Islamic practices and identities.