Affinity Group: Central Asian Peoples

Affinity Bloc: Persian-Median

People Cluster: Baloch

Language: Iranian Persian - (pes)

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Primary Religion: Islam - Sunni

Country: Iran

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Population: 10,500

Global Population: 10,500

Progress of the Gospel: Unengaged and Unreached

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

Overview: The Koroshi of Iran, numbering 10,500, are Unengaged and Unreached. They are part of the Baloch people cluster within the Persian-Median affinity bloc. This people group is only found in Iran. Their primary language is Iranian Persian. The primary religion practiced by the Koroshi is Sunni Islam, the largest branch of Islam. Sunni Muslims follow the teachings of the Qur'an and consider the first four caliphs to be the rightful successors of Muhammad.

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