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'''Islam''' is the third largest religion in [[Botswana]], following [[Christianity]] and indigenous beliefs. [[Islam]] came to the country through [[Muslim]] immigrants from [[South Asia]], who settled in the area during the [[British colonial rule]]. [[Muslim]]s |
'''Islam''' is the third largest religion in [[Botswana]], following [[Christianity]] and indigenous beliefs. [[Islam]] came to the country through [[Muslim]] immigrants from [[South Asia]], who settled in the area during the [[British colonial rule]]. [[Muslim]]s comprise less than 1 percent of the population. The relations between the different religious groups remain peaceful and friendly despite rising inter-religious tensions in the other parts of [[Africa]]. |
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Islam is the third largest religion in Botswana, following Christianity and indigenous beliefs. Islam came to the country through Muslim immigrants from South Asia, who settled in the area during the British colonial rule. Muslims comprise less than 1 percent of the population. The relations between the different religious groups remain peaceful and friendly despite rising inter-religious tensions in the other parts of Africa.
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