Affinity Group: Central Asian Peoples

Affinity Bloc: Turkic Peoples

People Cluster: Turkic

Language: Turkish - (tur)

Alternate Name(s): Azeri

Primary Religion: Islam - Sunni

Country: Jordan

Also found in: Iraq; Syria

Population: 71,000

Global Population: 3,006,000

Progress of the Gospel: Unengaged and Unreached

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

Overview: The Middle-Eastern Turkoman of Jordan, numbering 71,000, are Unengaged and Unreached. They are part of the Turkic people cluster within the Turkic Peoples affinity bloc. Globally, this group totals 3,006,000 in 3 countries. Their primary language is Turkish. The primary religion practiced by the Middle-Eastern Turkoman 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.

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Gospel Recordings: Available

Radio Broadcast: Not Available