10 most Religious Countries in the World by Perception
In some countries, religion isn't just a way of life; It's the law.
Here is a compilation of the top 10 religious countries in the World starting from Number 10.
10. Lebanon
Religion rank: 10
Best Overall Rank: 73
Lebanon is a Levantine country in the northern Arabian Peninsula, located on the eastern shore of the Mediterranean Sea and bordered by Syria to its north and east, and Israel to its south. Its location at the crossroads of Asia and Europe gave birth to early kingdoms and has put it in the center of political and religious upheavals throughout history.
9. Oman
Religion rank: 9
Best Overall Rank: 71
The oldest independent state in the Arab world, Oman is located on the southeast corner of the Arabian Peninsula at the confluence of the Persian Gulf and Arabian Sea.
8. Qatar
Religion rank: 8
Best Overall Rank: 30
Qatar became subject to the Islamic caliphate after the rise of Islam in 628 A.D. and was subsequently ruled by a number of local and foreign powers. Since the mid-1800s, the country has been ruled by the Al Thani family.
7. Turkey
Religion rank: 7
Best Overall Rank: 35
Founded in 1923, Turkey is home to a unique intersection of culture as the nation bridges Asia with Europe. The country is overwhelmingly Sunni Muslim, though influences of bygone Roman and Byzantine rule pepper the streets and skyline. Extravagant mosques and cathedrals can both be found within blocks of the Grand Bazaar in the city of Istanbul.
6. Jordan
Religion rank: 6
Best Overall Rank: 64
The Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan is a small, young country located on land of ancient biblical significance. The country is one of the most liberal in the region and also has one of the smallest economies, as it lacks the natural resources enjoyed by many of its neighbors.
5. Egypt
Religion rank: 5
Best Overall Rank: 36
Egypt’s 2014 constitution upholds it as a republic with Islam as the state religion and Arabic as the nation’s official language. The country has executive, legislative and judicial branches of the federal government.
4. United Arab Emirates
Religion rank: 4
Best Overall Rank: 22
The United Arab Emirates, or UAE, is a federation of seven emirates on the southeast end of the Arabian Peninsula. The country, wedged between Oman and Saudi Arabia, has rocky desert, wetlands, waterless mountains and coastlines that stretch along the Gulf of Oman and the Persian Gulf.
3. India
Religion rank: 3
Best Overall Rank: 25
The country, the birthplace of Hinduism and Buddhism, is the world’s second most populous nation after China.
2. Saudi Arabia
Religion rank: 2
Best Overall Rank: 31
Saudi Arabia is the giant of the Middle East, with both the vast majority of land and wealth of the Arabian Peninsula falling within its borders.
Millions of devout Muslims from around the world participate in a pilgrimage to Mecca each year, believed to be the birthplace of the Muslim prophet Mohammed and the cradle of Islam. It tops second in the most religious countries in the World.
1. Israel
Religion rank: 1
Best Overall Rank: 29
Israel, the only Jewish nation in the world, is a small country on the eastern shore of the Mediterranean Sea. For its relatively small size, the country has played a large role in global affairs. The country has a strong economy, landmarks of significance to several religions and strained relationships with many of its Arab neighbors. Israel tops the list in the most religious countries in the World.
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