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What religions are in Indonesia? But Islam is just one of six official religions acknowledged in the country — Islam, Protestantism, Catholicism, Hinduism, Buddhism, and Confucianism. In Bali, for example, the dominant religion is Hinduism, and there are localities where there are more Christians than Muslims. Indonesia’s diversity extends to the variety of belief systems as well.
How did Christianity influence Indonesia? being the nation’s second-largest religion, followed by the latter. The height of Christianity’s influence on Indonesia coincides with the beginning of the colonial era around the 18th century. During this time, missionaries and priests arrived in the nation.
Why is Islam so popular in Indonesia? Since its introduction to Indonesia in the 13th century, Islam has been interacting with the nation’s existing culture and belief systems. This mix creates countless variations of religious exercises throughout the country, depending on the locality’s history and characteristics.
What percentage of Indonesians are Buddhist? According to the 2018 census, roughly 0.8% of Indonesians are Buddhists, which takes up about 2 million people. Most Buddhists are concentrated in Jakarta, although other provinces such as Riau, North Sumatra and West Kalimantan also have a significant number of practitioners.
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WebThe Balinese practice Hinduism. Many of the hill peoples in Borneo and Papua, as well as in other remote areas, observe animist tribal religions. Indonesia has a large minority of Christians, who live throughout the …
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Indonesia
Country in southeast asiaThe world's largest island country and the 14th-largest country by land area.