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Religions:
Sunni: 85%
Jewish: 7%
Catholic: 5%
Other: 3%
Java:
Sunni: 98%
Christian: 1%
Buddhist: 0.5%
Brunei:
Sunni: 65%
Christian: 30%
Buddhist: 5%
Languages:
Andalusi - Andalusi is an Arabic language that has been heavily influenced by the Romance languages in Iberia, and is a majority language throughout Andalusia. Andalusi is occasionally known as Andalusi Arabic.
Mozarabic - Mozarabic, or Andalusi Romance is a Romance language that has been heavily influenced by Andalusi Arabic over the years. Historically Mozarabic had bilingual status with Andalusi Arabic throughout Andalusia, losing its status around the 13th century when a strong campaign of conversion occurred, with a shift towards Andalusi Arabic being used as the sole official language. Although Mozarabic still survives to this day, it is primarily used by the Mozarabs and is considered a minority language. Mozarabic is written with the Arabic script, and retains some recognition and minority language status throughout the nation.
Amazigh - Amazigh is a collection of languages native to northern Africa predating the arrival of the Arabs. Today they are heavily influenced by Arabic, but still retain distinct language status. They are written with both the
Tifinagh script and Arabic script, although the Arabic script is most common. After the Berber crisis of the 14th century, Amazigh was given minority language status, alongside Mozarabic.
Basque -
Judeo-Arabic -
Amerindian Languages -
Java - Javanese, Sundanese
Brunei - Malay
Cultures:
Andalusi - Many people in Andalusia identify as Andalusi, primarily due to the adoption of the cultural identity by many Muslims in Andalusia over the years. Historically there were two distinct groups of Muslims in Andalusia - Arabs and Muladies, with the Muladies being local Iberians who converted to Islam. However after the campaigns of conversion occured in the 13th centuries, many Muladies began adopting an Arabic identity, and over the subsequent centuries the two groups merged into one, with Andalusi becoming the predominant ethnic group in Andalusia. There are distinct differences between Andalusi and Arabs in the Middle East, with many Andalusi having lighter hair and European traits, but with distinct Arab features mixed in. The Andalusi culture is often referred to as Andalusi Arab. Andalusi Arabs speak Andalusi Arabic, though some are also fluent in Mozarabic. Andalusi make up around 65% of the population
Mozarab - Mozarabs are local Iberians who did not convert to Islam. They live predominantly in the hills and mountains of the north of the country and primarily speak Mozarabic, but are also usually fluent in Andalusi. Mozarabs enjoy a wide breadth of rights and freedoms, including religious rights, although need to pay the Jizya tax. Mozarabs make up around 5% of the population
Berber/Amazigh - The Amazigh are the native people of northern Africa, predating the arrival of the Arabs. The Amazigh people are almost entirely Muslim, and speak the Amazigh languages, but are also fluent in Andalusi Arabic. Amazighs comprise around 15% of the population.
Jews - Jews enjoy a large breadth of rights in Andalusia, with many having historically held positions of power in the nation. Jews are also subject to the Jizya tax. The Jews speak Andalusi Arabic and Judeo-Arabic. Jews comprise around 7% of the population.
Amerindians - Amerindians are the Indigenous people of the Americas, and like the Mozarabs and Jews enjoy a wide breadth of rights and freedoms, including religious rights. However, unlike the Mozarabs, many Amerindians have converted to Islam. Amerindians speak their native languages and Arabic. Amerindians comprise 8% of the population.
