Sikhism by country

Sikhism by country

Sikhism throughout the world can be found dominantly in the Punjab region of India and Pakistan, but a significant Sikh community exists on every continent, with the largest emigrant population being Anglo-Indians in the United Kingdom.

ee also

*Khalistan
*Sikh diaspora

References


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