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British Asians is an ethnic group which includes people who have British nationality but are originally from South Asia. This includes the countries Bangladesh, India, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Nepal and the Maldives.

The 2001 UK Census says there are 2.33 million British Asians. They make up 4% of the population of the United Kingdom.

British Asian does not include people from eastern Asia. People from eastern Asia are called by their own ethnic origins. An example is British Chinese.


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  • Members of the Asian community with David Cameron

    Members of the Asian community with the then prime minister David Cameron in 2014

  • British Asian professionals at a networking event in the City of London

    British Asian professionals at a networking event in the City of London

  • East London Mosque Front View

    The East London Mosque, is one of the largest mosques in Europe, and the biggest in the UK

  • I'tisam-ud-Din

    Munshi I'tisam-ud-Din was the first South Asian to travel and live in Europe, and write about his experiences

  • Portrait Gandhi

    Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi who studied in England played a pivotal role in leading the Indian independence movement

  • Shahidul Alam (38123779086)

    Shahidul Alam was one of the persons of the year selected by Time magazine in 2018

  • Mohammed Salim (Indian footballer) having feet bandaged at Celtic FC, 1936 photograph

    Mohammed Salim, the first South Asian footballer to play for a foreign club. Due to playing in bare feet, he is having them bandaged by Jimmy McMenemy in 1936.

  • Khan and Malignaggi 2

    Amir Khan (left), with American boxer Paulie Malignaggi (right)

  • Hammad Miah PHC 2016

    Hammad Miah is a professional snooker player of Bengali origin.

  • Shazia Mirza

    Shazia Mirza is a popular British comedian

  • Save The World Awards 2009 show24 - Suleman Mirza and Madhu Singh

    The award-winning dance act Signature involved a British Pakistani and a British Indian

  • Asian business leader showcasing his awards at the Asian Professional Awards

    An Asian business leader showcasing his awards at the Grange Hotel in London

  • British Asian musicians combining Eastern and Western musical traditions

    British Asian musicians combining Eastern and Western musical traditions

  • Organisers and Hosts of the Asian Professional Awards

    The Asian Professional Awards from left to right: Onkardeep Singh MBE; Jasvir Singh OBE; Sunny & Shay Grewal; Harry Virdee; Param Singh MBE

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