Affinity Group: CAP

Affinity Bloc: Persian-Median

People Cluster: Kurd

Language: Northern Kurdish - (kmr)

Alternate Name(s): Iraqi Kurds

Primary Religion: Islam

Country: France

Also found in: Armenia; Australia; Austria; Azerbaijan; Bahrain; Belgium; Canada; Georgia; Germany; Iran; Italy; Jordan; Kazakhstan; Kyrgyzstan; Lebanon; Netherlands; Russia; Syria; Turkey; United Kingdom; Uzbekistan

Population: 74,000

Global Population: 18,258,800

Progress of the Gospel: Engaged yet Unreached

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

Overview: The Northern Kurds of France, numbering 74,000, are Engaged yet Unreached. They are part of the Kurd people cluster within the Persian-Median affinity bloc. Globally, this group totals 18,258,800 in 22 countries. Their primary language is Northern Kurdish. The primary religion practiced by the Northern Kurds is Islam, a monotheistic religion built around the teachings of the Qur'an and of the prophet Muhammad.

Bible Translations: Available

Jesus Film: Available

Gospel Recordings: Available

Radio Broadcast: Not Available