Almost all the south Asian countries follow Buddhism. In China also, it is the largest religion leaving the atheist.
Russia, China and United states.
There are many followers of Buddhism in countries like Thailand, Sri Lanka, Cambodia, Myanmar, Japan, and South Korea. Islam has a large following in countries such as Indonesia, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Malaysia, and Afghanistan in Asia.
Religions such as Buddhism, Shintoism, Taoism and animism were the least influenced. In general, nations east of Iran, west of the Atlantic, north of the Mediterranean and south of the Sahara had no knowledge of the Hebrews in olden times.
they are definitely influenced by the outside world, but i wouldn't say exceptionally more than other countries
Buddhism is primarily practiced in East Asia, South East Asia and parts of South Asia. The countries that practice Buddhism the most are Thailand, Burma, Cambodia, Laos, Sri Lanka, China, Bhutan, Tibet, Korea and Japan.
Hinduism traveled to East Asia through Buddhism. Later when East Asia was influenced with Buddhism, Hindu monks and preachers went there to use that base with teachings of Vedas, Upnishads and Ramayana. Ramayan was accepted easily because those islands and countries have historical connections with Lord Rama's exile period and wars
Buddhism started in India. It is in South Asia
Far from "the only", I would say there are many developed countries in North and South America. In the north, all 3 countries are highly developed. In the south Brazil, Argentina, Chile and Venezuela are also well developed.
Buddhists are most populous in countries such as China, Japan, Thailand, and Myanmar. Buddhism also has a significant presence in countries like Sri Lanka, South Korea, and Vietnam.
Buddhism was originated in India. It is a south Asian country
They are landlocked by South Africa that is why they are influenced by South Africa.