Secular state

form of state whereby a state is or purports to be officially neutral in matters of religion From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Secular state
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A secular state is a state that does not have a state religion or a theocracy, instead advocating secularism and a separation of church and state. Most states in the world today are secular states.[1]

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Map of secular states in blue. States with state religions are shown in red and ambiguous states are shown in grey.

List of secular countries

There are two types of secular countries:

  • Constitutionally secular countries
  • Countries that practice state atheism

Africa

Americas

Asia

Europe

Oceania

Partially-recognised countries

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