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To: tejek who wrote (328783)	3/15/2007 10:25:55 AM
From: Taro	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 1586987

Ted, figures below were 2005 and increase rapidly. Taro FRANCE Total population: 62.3 million Muslim population: Five to six million (8-9.6%) Background: The French Muslim population is the largest in western Europe. About 70% have their heritage in former north African colonies of Algeria, Morocco and Tunisia. France favours integration and many Muslims are citizens. Nevertheless, the growth of the community has challenged the French ideal of strict separation of religion and public life. There has been criticism that Muslims face high unemployment and often live in poor suburbs. A ban on religious symbols in public schools provoked a major national row as it was widely regarded as being a ban on the Islamic headscarf. Late 2005 saw widespread and prolonged rioting among mainly immigrant communities across France. Sources: Total population - National Institute for Statistics and Economic Studies, 2004 figures; Muslim population - French government estimate. news.bbc.co.uk