Affinity Group: European Peoples

Affinity Bloc: Latin-Caribbean Americans

People Cluster: Afro-Caribbean

Language: Dutch - (nld)

Alternate Name(s): Surinamese Dutch

Primary Religion: Christianity - Protestantism

Country: Suriname

Also found in: Germany

Population: 1,700

Global Population: 1,750

Progress of the Gospel: No Longer Unreached

Global Status of Evangelical Christianity: 10% or Greater Evangelical

Overview: The Surinamers of Suriname, numbering 1,700, are No Longer Unreached. They are part of the Afro-Caribbean people cluster within the Latin-Caribbean Americans affinity bloc. Globally, this group totals 1,750 in 2 countries. Their primary language is Dutch. The primary religion practiced by the Surinamers is Protestant Christianity, a tradition that emerged from the Protestant Reformation. Protestants reject the idea of papal supremacy, instead stressing the authority of scripture alone, justification by faith alone, and salvation through Christ alone.

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Jesus Film: Available

Gospel Recordings: Available

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