page_title: Religion in the Central African Republic
hierarchical_section_title: Religion in the Central African Republic
caption_attribution_description: Français&#160;: Eglise catholique du village de Niem (diocèse de Bouar), dans le nord-ouest de la République Centrafricaine. Italiano: Chiesa cattolica del villaggio di Niem (diocesi di Bouar), nel nord-ovest della R.C.A.
context_page_description: Christianity is the largest religion in Central African Republic, with Protestantism being the largest branch. Islam is practiced by 10 percent of the population. The vast majority of Muslims are Malikite Sunni. It is believed that many of these followers incorporate traditional indigenous elements into their faith practices.
context_section_description: Christianity is the largest religion in Central African Republic, with Protestantism being the largest branch. Islam is practiced by 10 percent of the population. The vast majority of Muslims are Malikite Sunni. It is believed that many of these followers incorporate traditional indigenous elements into their faith practices.
caption: A Christian church in the Central African Republic.
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