Affinity Group: Central Asian Peoples

Affinity Bloc: Turkic Peoples

People Cluster: Turkish

Language: Turkish - (tur)

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Primary Religion: Islam - Sunni

Country: United States

Also found in: Cyprus; United Kingdom

Population: 3,200

Global Population: 615,200

Progress of the Gospel: Unengaged and Unreached

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

Overview: The Turkish Cypriots of United States, numbering 3,200, are Unengaged and Unreached. They are part of the Turkish people cluster within the Turkic Peoples affinity bloc. Globally, this group totals 615,200 in 3 countries. Their primary language is Turkish. The primary religion practiced by the Turkish Cypriots 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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