What Would the World’s Religious Map Look Like Without Islam?
In 610 CE, a new faith emerged in Arabia and permanently altered the religious map of three continents.
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Maps of World Religions
Religion maps displaying different religions predominating in the world.
Europe’s Non-Abrahamic Religions Mapped
Europe’s religious map is mostly Abrahamic. Christianity, Islam, and Judaism between them account for the vast majority of believers across the continent. Filter those three out and what’s left includes Tibetan Buddhism in Russia, reconstructed Norse paganism in Iceland, ancient fire worship in Azerbaijan, and 21,539 registered Jediists in Czechia.
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Mapping Religious Identity Across the UK
Christianity fell below half the UK population in 2021. But that national number hides enormous regional differences. Northern Ireland is 80% Christian. Scotland is 51% non-religious. London contains a third of all British Muslims, 42% of Hindus, and over half of Jews.
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Christianity Across Continents
Christianity’s journey from the Middle East to every corner of Earth has created an unexpected distribution. While many assume Europe or North America dominate, the data shows a different reality. Africa now hosts more Christians than any other continent.
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What happened to the 12 Apostles?
After Jesus’s death around 30 AD, his twelve closest followers scattered across continents. Peter died in Rome, Thomas traveled to India, Andrew reached Greece, and Matthew went to Ethiopia. This map traces their journeys along Roman roads and trade routes, showing how Christianity expanded from Jerusalem to three continents within seven decades.
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Religions in the Arabian Peninsula around the 5th century
In the early 5th century, different beliefs shared the Arabian Peninsula. Jewish and Christian families lived in busy caravan towns, while many desert tribes still honored local gods or searched for a single creator.
Zoroastrian customs from Persia reached Arabia’s northeast, blending with local traditions. A few generations later, Islam appeared and began to reshape life across the peninsula.
Dominican Order Provinces in Modern Europe
A map of Dominican provinces reveals how religious boundaries established centuries ago still organize communities across Europe, often ignoring today’s political borders.
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Where Were the Popes Born? A Map of Papal Origins Through Time
Most Popes throughout history were born in Italy—but a closer look reveals an interesting geographic distribution across continents. Discover where Popes were born and how shifts in the scope of the Catholic Church have impacted its leadership.
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A World Map of All the Countries Mentioned in the Bible
Beyond mere lines on a map, biblical lands tell a complex story of human civilization, where each location represents centuries of migration, conflict, and connection.
Read MoreAmish and Mormon Populations by 2100
Demographic maps project major shifts in Amish and Mormon populations through 2100. Both groups are expanding, but heading in opposite directions.
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