Affinity Group: Northern African and Middle Eastern Peoples
Affinity Bloc: Arab World
People Cluster: Amazigh-Saharan
Language: Central Atlas Tamazight - (tzm)
Alternate Name(s): Figig Berber
Primary Religion: Islam - Sunni
Country: Algeria
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Population: 84,000
Global Population: 84,000
Progress of the Gospel: Unengaged and Unreached
Global Status of Evangelical Christianity: Less than 2% Evangelical, No Active CP Activity
Overview: The Figig Imazighen of Algeria, numbering 84,000, are Unengaged and Unreached. They are part of the Amazigh-Saharan people cluster within the Arab World affinity bloc. This people group is only found in Algeria. Their primary language is Central Atlas Tamazight. The primary religion practiced by the Figig Imazighen 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
Radio Broadcast: Not Available