Affinity Group: European Peoples
Affinity Bloc: Eurasian Peoples
People Cluster: Finno-Ugric, Saami
Language: Northern Sami - (sme)
Alternate Name(s): Sami, Sapmi
Primary Religion: Non-Religious
Country: Finland
Also found in: Norway; Sweden
Population: 1,800
Global Population: 51,700
Progress of the Gospel: No Longer Unreached
Global Status of Evangelical Christianity: 5% or Greater but Less than 10% Evangelical
Overview: The Northern Saami of Finland, numbering 1,800, are No Longer Unreached. They are part of the Finno-Ugric, Saami people cluster within the Eurasian Peoples affinity bloc. Globally, this group totals 51,700 in 3 countries. Their primary language is Northern Sami. The primary religion practiced by the Northern Saami is defined as "Non-Religious", a term encompassing varieties of unbelievers ranging from indifferent to militantly hostile toward organized religion.
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