Islam in the Republic of Macedonia
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Muslims in Macedonia form nearly one third (between 30 and 33%) of the Former Yugoslav Republic´s total population. So after Bosnia-Hercegovina (44-49%) it has the second largest Muslim population compared with other European countries. A few northwestern and western regions of Macedonia have Muslim majorities. During the times of Ottoman Turkish rule (1371-1912) even two thirds of Macedonia´s population were Muslims.
- Muslim Albanians (23-25%)
- Muslim Turks (4%)
- Muslim Slavs (2-4%)
- Muslim Egyptians (Gypsies) and other Muslim Roma
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1 Has significant territory in Asia. 2 Entirely in West Asia, but considered European for cultural, political and historical reasons. 3 Only recognised by Turkey. 4 Partially or entirely in Asia, depending on the definition of the border between Europe and Asia.
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