Affinity Group: Sub-Saharan African Peoples
Affinity Bloc: Sub-Saharan African
People Cluster: Gur
Language: Turka - (tuz)
Alternate Name(s):
Primary Religion: Ethnoreligion
Country: Burkina Faso
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Population: 69,500
Global Population: 69,500
Progress of the Gospel: Engaged yet Unreached
Global Status of Evangelical Christianity: Less than 2% Evangelical, Concentrated CP Activity
Overview: The Turka of Burkina Faso, numbering 69,500, are Engaged yet Unreached. They are part of the Gur people cluster within the Sub-Saharan African affinity bloc. This people group is only found in Burkina Faso. Their primary language is Turka. The primary religion practiced by the Turka is ethnoreligion. Ethnoreligion is deeply rooted in a people's ethnic identity and conversion essentially equates to cultural assimilation.
Bible Translations: Available
Jesus Film: Available
Gospel Recordings: Available
Radio Broadcast: Not Available