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Which is the fastest growing religion in Middle East?
Islam: The world’s fastest growing religion.
What is the most Christian country?
Vatican City
The United States has the largest Christian population in the world, followed by Brazil, Mexico, Russia and the Philippines….Top ten by percentage (2010)
Rank | 1 |
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Country | Vatican City |
\% Christian | 100\% |
Christians | 800 |
What countries in the Middle East are Christian?
Christianity In The Middle East: Countries With The Highest Christian Population
Rank | Country | \% of population affiliated to Christianity |
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1 | Cyprus | 78\% |
2 | Lebanon | 40.5\% |
3 | Egypt | 10.5\% |
4 | Syria | 10.2\% |
Which Arab country has the largest Christian population?
Lebanon holds the largest number of Christians in the Arab world proportionally and falls just behind Egypt in absolute numbers. About 350,000 of Christians in Lebanon are Arab Christians and Melchites, while the most dominant group are Maronites with about 1 million population, whose Arab identity is somewhat disputed.
Are there Christians in the Arabian Peninsula?
The Arabian Peninsula had one of the earliest communities of Arab Christians in the world. However, in recent years, the population of Arab Christians has dwindled to only a few thousand in the entire region. Bahrain has a tiny population of Arab Christians who are estimated to number about 1,000 persons.
What is the relationship between Muslims and Christians like?
Throughout the nearly fifteen centuries of Muslim-Christian encounter, individual adherents of both traditions often have lived peaceably with each other. At the same time, Muslim expansion into Christian territories and Christian imperialism in Muslims lands have fostered fear and ill-will on both sides.
Who are some famous Christians in the Arab world?
Some of the best selling artists in the Arab world are Christian. Notable Christian Arabs in entertainment include Lebanese singers Lydia Canaan, Fares Karam, Nancy Ajram, Fairuz and Julia Boutros. Syrian singers include Nassif Zeytoun and George Wassouf. Notable Maronite Christians include Sabah, Elissa and Wael Kfoury .