Affinity Group: Northern African and Middle Eastern Peoples
Affinity Bloc: Arab World
People Cluster: Amazigh-Shilha
Language: Central Atlas Tamazight - (tzm)
Alternate Name(s): Imazighen, Berber, Middle Atlas Berber
Primary Religion: Islam - Sunni
Country: France
Also found in: Canada; Morocco; United Kingdom
Population: 150,000
Global Population: 3,653,900
Progress of the Gospel: Unengaged and Unreached
Global Status of Evangelical Christianity: Less than 2% Evangelical, No Active CP Activity
Overview: The Imazighen of France, numbering 150,000, are Unengaged and Unreached. They are part of the Amazigh-Shilha people cluster within the Arab World affinity bloc. Globally, this group totals 3,653,900 in 4 countries. Their primary language is Central Atlas Tamazight. The primary religion practiced by the 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.
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