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Islam in Botswana
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Islam is the third largest religion in Botswana , following Christianity and indigenous beliefs.1 Islam came to the country through Muslim immigrants from South Asia , who settled in the area during the British colonial rule .2 Muslims comprises over 3 percent of the population.3 The relations between the different religious groups remain peaceful and friendly despite rising inter-religious tensions in the other parts of Africa .4
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third largest religion in botswana
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minority religion in botswana
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