Affinity Group: Northern African and Middle Eastern Peoples

Affinity Bloc: Sub-Saharan African

People Cluster: Nubian

Language: Sudanese Arabic - (apd)

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Primary Religion: Islam - Sunni

Country: United States

Also found in: Egypt; Sudan

Population: 5,200

Global Population: 139,200

Progress of the Gospel: Unengaged and Unreached

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

Overview: The Dongolese Nubians of United States, numbering 5,200, are Unengaged and Unreached. They are part of the Nubian people cluster within the Sub-Saharan African affinity bloc. Globally, this group totals 139,200 in 3 countries. Their primary language is Sudanese Arabic. The primary religion practiced by the Dongolese Nubians 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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