Affinity Group: Asian Pacific Rim Peoples

Affinity Bloc: Pacific Islanders

People Cluster: New Guinea

Language: Meriam Mir - (ulk)

Alternate Name(s): Mir, Mer

Primary Religion: Christianity - Protestantism

Country: Papua New Guinea

Also found in: Australia

Population: 650

Global Population: 1,150

Progress of the Gospel: No Longer Unreached

Global Status of Evangelical Christianity: 5% or Greater but Less than 10% Evangelical

Overview: The Miriam of Papua New Guinea, numbering 650, are No Longer Unreached. They are part of the New Guinea people cluster within the Pacific Islanders affinity bloc. Globally, this group totals 1,150 in 2 countries. Their primary language is Meriam Mir. The primary religion practiced by the Miriam is Protestant Christianity, a tradition that emerged from the Protestant Reformation. Protestants reject the idea of papal supremacy, instead stressing the authority of scripture alone, justification by faith alone, and salvation through Christ alone.

Bible Translations: Available

Jesus Film: Not Available

Gospel Recordings: Available

Radio Broadcast: Not Available