Affinity Group: Northern African and Middle Eastern Peoples

Affinity Bloc: Arab World

People Cluster: Arab, Levant

Language: Levantine Arabic - (apc)

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Primary Religion: Islam - Sunni

Country: Jordan

Also found in: Algeria; Belgium; Canada; France; Germany; Greece; Iraq; Italy; Kuwait; Lebanon; Netherlands; Sweden; Syria; United Arab Emirates; United States; Yemen

Population: 1,520,000

Global Population: 21,091,700

Progress of the Gospel: Engaged yet Unreached

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

Overview: The Iraqi Arabs of Jordan, numbering 1,520,000, are Engaged yet Unreached. They are part of the Arab, Levant people cluster within the Arab World affinity bloc. Globally, this group totals 21,091,700 in 17 countries. Their primary language is Levantine Arabic. The primary religion practiced by the Iraqi Arabs 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.

Bible Translations: Available

Jesus Film: Available

Gospel Recordings: Available

Radio Broadcast: Available