• PEOPLE NAME: GREEK CYPRIOTS OF CYPRUS

Affinity Group: European Peoples

Affinity Bloc: Eurasian Peoples

People Cluster: Greek

Language: Modern Greek (1453-) - (ell)

Alternate Name(s):

Primary Religion: Christianity - Eastern Orthodoxy

Country: Cyprus

Also found in: United States

Population: 849,000

Global Population: 858,500


PEID: 39296

ROP: 102344

Progress of the Gospel: Engaged yet Unreached

Global Status of Evangelical Christianity: Less than 2% Evangelical, No Active CP Activity


Overview: The Greek Cypriots of Cyprus, numbering 849,000, are Engaged yet Unreached. They are part of the Greek people cluster within the Eurasian Peoples affinity bloc. Globally, this group totals 858,500 in 2 countries. Their primary language is Modern Greek (1453-). The primary religion practiced by the Greek Cypriots is Orthodox Christianity, a branch of Christianity that includes Copts, the Assyrian Church of the East, Eastern Orthodox Churches and Oriental Orthodox Churches.


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