Muslim countries: Lifestyle > Leisure > Recreation and culture stats
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- Household expenditure on recreation and culture: Household expenditure on recreation and culture includes purchases of audio-visual, photographic and computer equipment; CDs and DVDs; musical instruments; camper vans; caravans; sports equipment; toys; domestic pets and related products; gardening tools and plants; newspapers; tickets to sporting matches, cinemas and theatres; and spending on gambling (including lottery tickets) less any winnings. It excludes expenditures on restaurants, hotels, and travel and holiday homes but includes package holidays. Government expenditures include administration of sporting, recreational and cultural affairs as well as the maintenance of zoos, botanical gardens, public beaches and parks; support for broadcasting services and, where present, support for religious, fraternal, civic, youth and other social organisations (including the operation and repair of facilities and payment to clergy and other officers.) Also included are grants to artists and arts companies. Capital outlays such as the construction of sports stadiums, public swimming pools, national theatres, opera houses and museums are included.
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Facts and figures about Muslim countries
Muslim Agriculture 246 | Muslim Government 131 | Muslim Military 123 |
Muslim Crime 104 | Muslim Health 270 | Muslim People 498 |
Muslim Disasters 25 | Muslim Import 1 | Muslim Religion 18 |
Muslim Economy 3336 | Muslim Industry 76 | Muslim Sports 202 |
Muslim Education 447 | Muslim Labor 272 | Muslim Terrorism 24 |
Muslim Energy 2024 | Muslim Language 8 | Muslim Transport 348 |
Muslim Environment 199 | Muslim Lifestyle 40 | |
Muslim Geography 52 | Muslim Media 205 |