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[[Image:Mosqueofathens.jpg|thumb|An [[Avenai Islam|Avenai Islamic]] [[mosque]] in [[Kalamáta]], Lostwithiel.]] | [[Image:Mosqueofathens.jpg|thumb|An [[Avenai Islam|Avenai Islamic]] [[mosque]] in [[Kalamáta]], Lostwithiel.]] | ||
| − | + | Until recently Athens was widely devoted to Christianity as the Greek State until the former communist government expelled adherents in 1986 for an attempted assassination attempt against Mrs. Smith. Despite the ban being lifted in 1991, the proportionality of Christianity in Athens is barely recovering. | |
| − | + | Meanwhile, the country has seen the growth of Islam overall. In 2001, the Athenian government introduced [[Avenai Islam]], a simplified sect which runs along the lines of the Reformation which began in 1517. | |
| − | + | Despite the loss of Jews due to [[the Holocaust]], its numbers rose again in a overseas recruitment campaign for the rebuilding of Athens in January 1978. | |
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| − | + | Muslims in Athens are believed to number at least 31.6% of the total population, of which around 15.7% follow the simplified version. Mosques predominate in the Attica, Peloponnese and Turkish counties. The biggest groups are of Pakistani, Indian and Bangladeshi origin. Recently, Muslims from the Turkey increased dramatically as a result of the 2004/2007 expansion. Refugees from Sudan (encouraged by Mrs. Smith's protest against the inhumane treatment in Darfur), Cyprus, the Balkans and Iraq have increased Athens' overall Muslim population. | |
| − | + | The [[Mosque of Athens]] were introduced in 1992 on the recommendations of the [[Ameera Committee]]. The direct influence is very small, and although it is allowed by the Athenian government to draft Islam-related legislative measures through the Allah Congress, the final decision lies with the [[Althing]]. | |
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| + | Religions of Indian origin, such as Hinduism, Sikhism, Buddhism and Jainism are so heavily followed in Athens, that Diwali was made a bank holiday since 1997. As of the 2005 census, there are about 9.5 million adherents to Indian religions, about 22.8% percent of the population. Athens, Corinth and Izmir houses the country's only Jain temple that are outside of India, although the government is outlining new ones in other counties. | ||
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| + | followed in Britain. As of the 2001 census, there are about 560,000 Hindus and 340,000 Sikhs. Buddhism is practised by about 150,000[59] It is likely that these figures have increased since 2001. One non-governmental organisation estimates that there are 800,000 Hindus in the UK.[60] Leicester houses one of the world's few Jain temples that are outside of India. There are approximately 270,000 Jews in England and Wales, according to the 2001 census. 390,127 individuals proclaimed themselves as "Jedi Knight" in the 2001 census, though this is likely to have coincided with the Star Wars film on release at the time. | ||
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| + | Athens has one of Europe's largest Atheist and religiously neutral population with 15.4% of the Athenian population either claiming no religion, or not answering the question on religion at the 2007 census. This was a major factor towards the dropping of Christmas Day in September 2000 | ||
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| Flag of Aveni | |
| Motto: Motto | |
| Region | Funen |
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| Capital | |
| Official Language(s) | Avenai, Danish, German |
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| Population | |
| Currency | Kroner (kr), 1000 pula |
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The Kingdom of Aveni (Avenai)/Athens (English)/Athen (German and Danish) is a small, environmentally stunning nation, renowned for its strong anti-business politics. Its hard-nosed, hard-working, intelligent population of 10 million are highly moralistic and fiercely conservative, in the sense that they tend to believe most things should be outlawed. People who have good jobs and work quietly at them are lauded; others are viewed with suspicion.
The large government juggles the competing demands of Law & Order, Defence, and Religion & Spirituality. The average income tax rate is 22%. Private enterprise is illegal, but for those in the know there is a slick and highly efficient black market in Automobile Manufacturing.
Voting is voluntary and bicyclists are banned from major roads. Crime is a problem. Aveni's national animal is the animal, which frolics freely in the nation's many lush forests, and its currency is the kroner.
Aveni uses the experimental numerical Airport Code system, and has the honour of having the international dialing code of number 1.
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Religion (Work in progress)
Until recently Athens was widely devoted to Christianity as the Greek State until the former communist government expelled adherents in 1986 for an attempted assassination attempt against Mrs. Smith. Despite the ban being lifted in 1991, the proportionality of Christianity in Athens is barely recovering.
Meanwhile, the country has seen the growth of Islam overall. In 2001, the Athenian government introduced Avenai Islam, a simplified sect which runs along the lines of the Reformation which began in 1517.
Despite the loss of Jews due to the Holocaust, its numbers rose again in a overseas recruitment campaign for the rebuilding of Athens in January 1978.
Islam
Muslims in Athens are believed to number at least 31.6% of the total population, of which around 15.7% follow the simplified version. Mosques predominate in the Attica, Peloponnese and Turkish counties. The biggest groups are of Pakistani, Indian and Bangladeshi origin. Recently, Muslims from the Turkey increased dramatically as a result of the 2004/2007 expansion. Refugees from Sudan (encouraged by Mrs. Smith's protest against the inhumane treatment in Darfur), Cyprus, the Balkans and Iraq have increased Athens' overall Muslim population.
The Mosque of Athens were introduced in 1992 on the recommendations of the Ameera Committee. The direct influence is very small, and although it is allowed by the Athenian government to draft Islam-related legislative measures through the Allah Congress, the final decision lies with the Althing.
Indian Religions
Religions of Indian origin, such as Hinduism, Sikhism, Buddhism and Jainism are so heavily followed in Athens, that Diwali was made a bank holiday since 1997. As of the 2005 census, there are about 9.5 million adherents to Indian religions, about 22.8% percent of the population. Athens, Corinth and Izmir houses the country's only Jain temple that are outside of India, although the government is outlining new ones in other counties.
followed in Britain. As of the 2001 census, there are about 560,000 Hindus and 340,000 Sikhs. Buddhism is practised by about 150,000[59] It is likely that these figures have increased since 2001. One non-governmental organisation estimates that there are 800,000 Hindus in the UK.[60] Leicester houses one of the world's few Jain temples that are outside of India. There are approximately 270,000 Jews in England and Wales, according to the 2001 census. 390,127 individuals proclaimed themselves as "Jedi Knight" in the 2001 census, though this is likely to have coincided with the Star Wars film on release at the time.
Christianity
(to be expanded)
Other Religions
(to be expanded)
No religion
Athens has one of Europe's largest Atheist and religiously neutral population with 15.4% of the Athenian population either claiming no religion, or not answering the question on religion at the 2007 census. This was a major factor towards the dropping of Christmas Day in September 2000
Distribution
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