Affinity Group: Asian Pacific Rim Peoples
Affinity Bloc: Southeast Asian Peoples
People Cluster: Mon-Khmer
Language: Parauk - (prk)
Alternate Name(s): Kawa, Va, Vo
Primary Religion: Buddhism - Theravada
Country: Myanmar
Also found in: China
Population: 1,000,000
Global Population: 1,359,000
Progress of the Gospel: Engaged yet Unreached
Global Status of Evangelical Christianity: Less than 2% Evangelical, No Active CP Activity
Overview: The Wa of Myanmar, numbering 1,000,000, are Engaged yet Unreached. They are part of the Mon-Khmer people cluster within the Southeast Asian Peoples affinity bloc. Globally, this group totals 1,359,000 in 2 countries. Their primary language is Parauk. The primary religion practiced by the Wa is Theravada Buddhism, the oldest surviving branch of Buddhism.
Bible Translations: Available
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