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Hinduism in French Guiana

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Hinduism is a minority religion in French Guiana, introduced and practiced mostly by the Indians in French Guiana, who are approximately 12,000 individuals.[1] As of 2010, Hinduism is followed by 1.6% of the population of French Guiana. [2]

History

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The abolition of slavery by France in 1848 created a labour crisis in its three colonies (now overseas departments) in the Caribbean. French Guiana received labourers from Java[3] and India.[4] French Guiana received 19,276 indentured labourers from India.[5]

References

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  1. ^ "Sarnami Hindi in French Guiana Ethnic People Profile". 2021-04-06. Archived from the original on 2021-04-06. Retrieved 2021-04-06.
  2. ^ "Religions in French Guiana | PEW-GRF". www.globalreligiousfutures.org. Retrieved 2021-04-06.
  3. ^ "Guide de voyage Sinnamary". Petit Fute (in French). Retrieved 20 December 2021.
  4. ^ Virginie Chaillou-Atros. "Indentured Labour in European Colonies during the 19th Century". EHNE.
  5. ^ "EAST INDIAN IMMIGRATION, 1838-1917". www.landofsixpeoples.com. May 6, 2007. Retrieved 2021-04-06.