Affinity Group: Asian Pacific Rim Peoples
Affinity Bloc: Pacific Islanders
People Cluster: Polynesian
Language: South Marquesan - (mqm)
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Primary Religion: Christianity - Non-Evangelical Protestant
Country: French Polynesia
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Population: 3,900
Global Population: 3,900
Progress of the Gospel: No Longer Unreached
Global Status of Evangelical Christianity: 10% or Greater Evangelical
Overview: The South Marquesan of French Polynesia, numbering 3,900, are No Longer Unreached. They are part of the Polynesian people cluster within the Pacific Islanders affinity bloc. This people group is only found in French Polynesia. Their primary language is South Marquesan. The primary religion practiced by the South Marquesan is Non-Evangelical Protestantism, a collection of denominations typically more focused on issues of social justice than personal salvation.
Bible Translations: Available
Jesus Film: Not Available
Gospel Recordings: Not Available
Radio Broadcast: Not Available