Affinity Group: Northern African and Middle Eastern Peoples

Affinity Bloc: Horn of Africa

People Cluster: Agau

Language: Xamtanga - (xan)

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Primary Religion: Ethnoreligion

Country: Ethiopia

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Population: 360,000

Global Population: 360,000

Progress of the Gospel: Unengaged and Unreached

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

Overview: The Xamir of Ethiopia, numbering 360,000, are Unengaged and Unreached. They are part of the Agau people cluster within the Horn of Africa affinity bloc. This people group is only found in Ethiopia. Their primary language is Xamtanga. The primary religion practiced by the Xamir is ethnoreligion. Ethnoreligion is deeply rooted in a people's ethnic identity and conversion essentially equates to cultural assimilation.

Bible Translations: Available

Jesus Film: Available

Gospel Recordings: Not Available

Radio Broadcast: Not Available