Affinity Group: Asian Pacific Rim Peoples
Affinity Bloc: Pacific Islanders
People Cluster: Polynesian
Language: Rapa - (ray)
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Primary Religion: Christianity - Non-Evangelical Protestant
Country: French Polynesia
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Population: 800
Global Population: 800
Progress of the Gospel: Unengaged and Unreached
Global Status of Evangelical Christianity: Less than 2% Evangelical, No Active CP Activity
Overview: The Rapa of French Polynesia, numbering 800, are Unengaged and 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 Rapa. The primary religion practiced by the Rapa 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