Affinity Group: European Peoples

Affinity Bloc: Eurasian Peoples

People Cluster: Finno-Ugric, Saami

Language: Finnish - (fin)

Alternate Name(s): Saamelainen, Aanaar Sami, Anarâškielâ, Inari Saami, Aanaar Sámi, Saame, Lapp

Primary Religion: Christianity - Protestantism

Country: Finland

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Population: 750

Global Population: 750

Progress of the Gospel: No Longer Unreached

Global Status of Evangelical Christianity: 10% or Greater Evangelical

Overview: The Aanaar Saami of Finland, numbering 750, are No Longer Unreached. They are part of the Finno-Ugric, Saami people cluster within the Eurasian Peoples affinity bloc. This people group is only found in Finland. Their primary language is Finnish. The primary religion practiced by the Aanaar Saami 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: Available

Gospel Recordings: Available

Radio Broadcast: Available