Wikijunior:World Religions/Jainism

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How many people follow Jainism?

There are more than 4 million Jains, mostly in India.

Where is Jainism practiced?

Mostly in India but also in countries with Indian immigrants like Canada, the United Kingdom and Australia.

What is the history of Jainism?

Jainism is an extremely old religion having existed since at least the 5th century BCE. Since 800 CE the religion has declined because of conversion to Hinduism, Islam and Sikhism.

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