Affinity Group: Northern African and Middle Eastern Peoples

Affinity Bloc: Horn of Africa

People Cluster: Somali

Language: Somali - (som)

Alternate Name(s):

Primary Religion: Islam

Country: Tanzania

Also found in: Canada; Djibouti; Eritrea; Ethiopia; Italy; Kenya; Netherlands; Saudi Arabia; Somalia; Sudan; United Arab Emirates; United Kingdom; United States; Yemen

Population: 66,000

Global Population: 18,245,700

Progress of the Gospel: Unengaged and Unreached

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

Overview: The Somalis of Tanzania, numbering 66,000, are Unengaged and Unreached. They are part of the Somali people cluster within the Horn of Africa affinity bloc. Globally, this group totals 18,245,700 in 15 countries. Their primary language is Somali. The primary religion practiced by the Somalis is Islam, a monotheistic religion built around the teachings of the Qur'an and of the prophet Muhammad.

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