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Vegans On The Rise

There are millions of vegans worldwide, and the number is growing every day. From the young to the old, more and more people around the world are adopting a vegan lifestyle. Australia has the third-fastest growing vegan population behind China and the United Arab Emirates.  

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The largest percentage of vegans by country is Israel, followed by Sweden, Japan, Poland, United States, UK, Germany, Italy and then Spain. As you can see, veganism is spread around the world, and is practiced especially in European, Middle Eastern and Asian countries. The countries that do not really follow veganism are countries like Argentina and South Africa whose food culture is based around meat-heavy meals. Veganism is particularly practiced in countries with strong economies, where a vegan lifestyle can be easily followed. Learn which vegan dishes are enjoyed by different countries and cultures around the world.