How Many Countries Carry a Religious Symbol on Their Flag?
by SavvyRoo on Nov 29, 2014 | Views: 161 | Score: 0
| Number of countries with a symbol on their flag from the following religions | |
|---|---|
| Christianity | 31 |
| Islam | 21 |
| Other religions | 6 |
| Hinduism/Buddhism | 3 |
| Buddhism | 2 |
| Judaism | 1 |
Sources:
pewresearch.org, donquijote.org
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64 countries - nearly 1 out of every 3 - in the world display a religious symbol on their flag. Christianity leads the way with 31 nations dedicating part of their banner to the religion. Interestingly enough, Uruguay and Argentina hold a Sun of May on their flags, a design originally conceived of to symbolize an Incan god.