Affinity Group: Asian Pacific Rim Peoples
Affinity Bloc: Tibetan / Himalayan Peoples
People Cluster: Tibetan
Language: Lhomi - (lhm)
Alternate Name(s): Lhoket, Shing Saapa, Kath Bhote, Kar Bhote
Primary Religion: Buddhism - Lamaism
Country: Nepal
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Population: 6,900
Global Population: 6,900
Progress of the Gospel: No Longer Unreached
Global Status of Evangelical Christianity: 5% or Greater but Less than 10% Evangelical
Overview: The Lhomi of Nepal, numbering 6,900, are No Longer Unreached. They are part of the Tibetan people cluster within the Tibetan / Himalayan Peoples affinity bloc. This people group is only found in Nepal. Their primary language is Lhomi. The primary religion practiced by the Lhomi is Tibetan Buddhism, a branch of Buddhism characteristic of Tibet and certain regions of the Himalayas.
Bible Translations: Available
Jesus Film: Not Available
Gospel Recordings: Available
Radio Broadcast: Not Available