Affinity Group: Central Asian Peoples
Affinity Bloc: Turkic Peoples
People Cluster: Turkish
Language: Turkish - (tur)
Alternate Name(s):
Primary Religion: Islam - Sunni
Country: Kyrgyzstan
Also found in: Azerbaijan; Kazakhstan; Russia; Tajikistan; Ukraine; United States; Uzbekistan
Population: 46,500
Global Population: 545,200
Progress of the Gospel: Engaged yet Unreached
Global Status of Evangelical Christianity: Less than 2% Evangelical, No Active CP Activity
Overview: The Meskhetian Turks of Kyrgyzstan, numbering 46,500, are Engaged yet Unreached. They are part of the Turkish people cluster within the Turkic Peoples affinity bloc. Globally, this group totals 545,200 in 8 countries. Their primary language is Turkish. The primary religion practiced by the Meskhetian Turks 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.
Bible Translations: Available
Jesus Film: Available
Gospel Recordings: Available
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