Affinity Group: European Peoples
Affinity Bloc: Eurasian Peoples
People Cluster: Finno-Ugric, Saami
Language: Finnish - (fin)
Alternate Name(s): Saamelainen, Aanaar Sami, Saame, Lapp
Primary Religion: Christianity - Non-Evangelical Protestant
Country: Finland
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Population: 750
Global Population: 750
Progress of the Gospel: No Longer Unreached
Global Status of Evangelical Christianity: 5% or Greater but Less than 10% Evangelical
Overview: The Inari 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 Inari Saami is Non-Evangelical Protestantism, a collection of denominations typically more focused on issues of social justice than personal salvation.
Bible Translations: Available
Jesus Film: Available
Gospel Recordings: Available
Radio Broadcast: Available