By Admin 
There is tremendous turmoil these days in the relations between America and Latin America. After the US military action in Venezuela and the arrest of President Nicolas Maduro, there is an atmosphere of tension in the entire region. Meanwhile, Colombia’s President Gustavo Petro has openly come out against America and President Donald Trump. Petro’s sharp statements have not only shocked Washington, but have also intensified political debate throughout Latin America.
At a time when Colombia has come to the center of global politics, many questions are arising in the minds of people about this country. What is the population of Colombia? Which religion is most followed here? Is the number of Muslim community here more or less and what effect does this diversity have on the politics and society of the country? So let us know which religion is dominant and how many Muslims are there in Colombia, which is eyeing America and Trump.
What is the total population of Colombia?
The total population of Colombia is between 4.6 to 4.9 crores. It is one of the largest countries in Latin America. People of different religions, cultures and communities live here, but from the religious point of view this country looks largely the same.
Which religion has the most dominance in Colombia?
Christianity has the greatest influence in Colombia. About 64 percent people here are Roman Catholic. Apart from this, about 17 percent of the people are Protestant Christians, that is, overall a large population of Colombia believes in Christianity. Churches, religious festivals and Christian traditions are an important part of everyday life here. However, thinking is changing in Colombia with time. About 14 percent people here do not believe in any religion.
How many Muslims are there in Colombia?
The total Muslim population in Colombia is considered to be around 10,000. This is only 0.02 percent of the total population of the country, that is, the Muslim community here is very small in terms of numbers. Colombia’s Muslims mostly live in the Caribbean coast areas. Islamic centers are present in areas such as Bogotá, Santa Marta, Guajira, Nariño and San Andrés. There are also mosques, Islamic organizations and some schools here. The Omar Ibn Al-Khattab Mosque located in Macau city is counted among the largest mosques of the entire continent.
status of other religions
There are also some other small religious communities in Colombia. For example, Jews number about 5,500, mostly in Bogotá, Buddhists number around 9,000, and Bahá’ís number about 60,000. Indigenous communities follow their traditional and ancestral religions. Some people believe in a mixture of African traditional beliefs with Catholicism. Apart from this, there are also a very small number of people who believe in Taoism and other beliefs.
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