Affinity Group: Central Asian Peoples

Affinity Bloc: Persian-Median

People Cluster: Talysh

Language: Talysh - (tly)

Alternate Name(s): Talush, Talyshon, Talishi, Taleshi, Talyshi

Primary Religion: Islam - Shia

Country: Iran

Also found in: Azerbaijan

Population: 146,000

Global Population: 280,000

Progress of the Gospel: Unengaged and Unreached

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

Overview: The Talysh of Iran, numbering 146,000, are Unengaged and Unreached. They are part of the Talysh people cluster within the Persian-Median affinity bloc. Globally, this group totals 280,000 in 2 countries. Their primary language is Talysh. The primary religion practiced by the Talysh is Shia Islam, one of two major denominations of Islam. The followers of Shia Islam are called 'Shi'as' or 'Shiites'.

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