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==Demographics==

With 65% of its 1.5 million residents concentrated in coastal cities. The largest ethnic group, comprising 68%, are {{wp|Arab}} {{wp|Muslim}}s, further divided into subgroups like the politically powerful Umardi and the commercially engaged Najdi. Christians make up 20%, concentrated in the south and cities, while Bedouin groups account for the remaining 12%. {{wp|Modern Standard Arabic|Standard Arabic}} and [[Burgoignesc language|Burgoignesc]] reign as official languages, while regional dialects and religious tongues are recognized within the states in which they occur. {{wp|Islam}}, primarily {{Wp|Sunni}}, dominates religious practice, though {{wp|Christianity}} maintains a strong presence. Society maintains a loose class system with a growing urban middle class, while Bedouin communities hold onto tight-knit tribal affiliations. Traditional gender roles persist, but progress towards women's empowerment is evident in recent years. Ethnic and religious tensions, social inequality, Bedouin integration challenges, and rapid urbanization's growing pains pose ongoing hurdles for Bulkh's diverse populace.