Affinity Group: Northern African and Middle Eastern Peoples

Affinity Bloc: Arab World

People Cluster: Arab, Levant

Language: Levantine Arabic - (apc)

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Primary Religion: Other - Druze

Country: Syria

Also found in: Israel; Jordan; Lebanon; United States

Population: 117,000

Global Population: 512,000

Progress of the Gospel: Unengaged and Unreached

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

Overview: The Druze of Syria, numbering 117,000, are Unengaged and Unreached. They are part of the Arab, Levant people cluster within the Arab World affinity bloc. Globally, this group totals 512,000 in 5 countries. Their primary language is Levantine Arabic. The primary religion practiced by the Druze is Druze, a small Middle Eastern religious sect characterized by secret religious practices and close social cohesion. The Druze to not permit outsiders to convert to their religion.

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