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The history of Muslims in Australia dates back to the 17th century, well before European contact with the mainland
The Makassan traders from Indonesia had a harmonious relationship with the Indigenous people of Northern Australia
They accompanied the great explorers of the Outback and were instrumental pioneers in the tough terrain
Due to the Afghans knowledge and expertise with camels, they were credited with saving the lives of numerous early European explorers and were vital for exploration
They eventually settled in the areas near Alice Springs as well as in the Northern Territory and many inter-married with the Indigenous population
The remains of the oldest mosque in Australia is situated near Maree (which they built)
Today, Australia has many mosques spread throughout its cities, towns and villages
Their design and architecture tend to replicate Middle Eastern models
Muslim population by State:
NSW - 50%, Victoria - 33%, WA - 7%,
QL - 5%, SA - 3%, ACT - 1%, NT and Tasmania - 0.3%
According to the 2006 census, approximately 340,392 of the Australian population identify as Muslim
Muslims in Australia come from more than 60 ethnic groupings
Thousands of Australian Muslims also include a rising number of converts to Islam
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