Affinity Group: South Asian Peoples

Affinity Bloc: South Asian Peoples

People Cluster: Other Tribal

Language: Riang (India) - (ria)

Alternate Name(s):

Primary Religion: Ethnoreligion

Country: India

Also found in: Bangladesh

Population: 215,000

Global Population: 215,600

Progress of the Gospel: No Longer Unreached

Global Status of Evangelical Christianity: 2% or Greater but Less than 5% Evangelical

Overview: The Riang of India, numbering 215,000, are No Longer Unreached. They are part of the Other Tribal people cluster within the South Asian Peoples affinity bloc. Globally, this group totals 215,600 in 2 countries. Their primary language is Riang (India). The primary religion practiced by the Riang is ethnoreligion. Ethnoreligion is deeply rooted in a people's ethnic identity and conversion essentially equates to cultural assimilation.

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