Affinity Group: South Asian Peoples

Affinity Bloc: South Asian Peoples

People Cluster: Marathi-Konkani

Language: Morisyen - (mfe)

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Primary Religion: Hinduism

Country: South Africa

Also found in: Kenya; Mauritius

Population: 62,000

Global Population: 175,550

Progress of the Gospel: Engaged yet Unreached

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

Overview: The Indo-Mauritians of South Africa, numbering 62,000, are Engaged yet Unreached. They are part of the Marathi-Konkani people cluster within the South Asian Peoples affinity bloc. Globally, this group totals 175,550 in 3 countries. Their primary language is Morisyen. The primary religion practiced by the Indo-Mauritians is Hinduism, the predominant religious tradition of the Indian subcontinent. There are many forms of Hinduism, each with its own deities and beliefs.

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