Pakistani Danish

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Pakistani Danish

Flag of Denmark Flag of Pakistan
Total population

20,250[1]
0.34% of the Danish population
Regions with significant populations
Copenhagen
Odense
Vejle
Languages
Danish
Urdu
Languages of Pakistan
Religions
Islam
Others
Related ethnic groups
Overseas Pakistani

Pakistani Danish refers to people born in Denmark of Pakistani descent or those who immigrated to Denmark from Pakistan.

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[edit] History in Denmark

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[edit] Integrating into Danish society

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[edit] Demographics

The majority of all Pakistanis Danish live in the capital city, Copenhagen, Vejle and Odense, but there also some in Aalborg, Aarhus.

[edit] Languages

Most Pakistani Danish speak Urdu, however those which were born in Denmark usually speak Danish. It is very common for many also speak a second or third language, as they often tend to keep hold of their native tongues, which includes Punjabi, Kashmiri and Pashto.

[edit] Religion

Most Pakistani Danish are Muslims. Religion figures prominently in the life of Pakistani Danish families, and the Quran and the teachings of the Islamic Prophet Muhammad serve as the guidelines that Pakistani Muslims are supposed to follow throughout their lives. The majority of Pakistanis belong to the Sunni sect of Islam, although a significant representation may a big population of Shi'ite sect. There may also be small sects of Ahmadiya residing within the population as well.

[edit] Notable Pakistani Danish

See List of Pakistani Danish

[edit] See also

[edit] References

  1. ^ Government of Pakistan - Ministry of Labour, Manpower & Overseas Pakistanis: STATEMENT SHOWING DISTRIBUTION OF NUMBER OF OVERSEAS PAKISTANIS LIVING/WORKING/STUDYING IN DIFFERENT REGIONS/COUNTRIES OF THE WORLD AS ON 30-6-2004.
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