Affinity Group: Asian Pacific Rim Peoples

Affinity Bloc: East Asian Peoples

People Cluster: Mongolian

Language: Kalmyk - (xal)

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Primary Religion: Ethnoreligion - Shamanism

Country: China

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Population: 2,400

Global Population: 2,400

Progress of the Gospel: Unengaged and Unreached

Global Status of Evangelical Christianity: Less than 2% Evangelical, No Active CP Activity

Overview: The Olot of China, numbering 2,400, are Unengaged and Unreached. They are part of the Mongolian people cluster within the East Asian Peoples affinity bloc. This people group is only found in China. Their primary language is Kalmyk. The primary religion practiced by the Olot is shamanism, a practice that involves reaching an altered state of consciousness in order to interact with the spirit world.

Bible Translations: Available

Jesus Film: Available

Gospel Recordings: Available

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