Prayer Punjabi Vancouver
Pray for the Punjabi Bible revision project, for efficiency and accuracy; for transformation in Vancouver-area Punjabi families as they read the Bible.
Vancouver
Province
British Columbia
Vancouver Students
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- In a recent study, Canada is now the #1 most desirable destination for international students, ahead of Australia, the UK and the USA (see Vancouver Sun article below). Canada is seen as a tolerant, safe country with a relatively high standard of living for students.
Turkish Muslims Vancouver
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Place of Origin: Türkiye is located between Western Asia and Southeastern Europe.
Religion: 99.8% of persons living in Türkiye are Muslims and 0.2% are Christians.
Population: 82 million
(Primary) Language: Turkish – 90% of the population
(Secondary) Languages: Kurdish, Zazaki, and Arabic
Other Information:
Jesus Film (Punjabi)
Every minute, 60 people make a decision to follow Christ after watching the JESUS film.
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Punjabi Sikhs Vancouver
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Place of Origin: India (Punjab State in the far north).
Primary Language: Punjabi
Secondary Languages: Hindi, English
Religion: Sikh (primarily Chamar and Jat) (70%); Hindu (28–29%); Christian (1–2%)
Population: 25 million
Founder of Sikhism: Guru Nanak
Date Founded: Late 15th / Early 16th century
Afghans Vancouver
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Place of Origin: Afghanistan is located in Central Asia. It is surrounded by five countries, Iran (West), Pakistan (East), Turkmenistan (North), Uzbekistan (North), Tajikistan (North).
Religion: Islam (99.7%), other religions include: Christians, Sikhs, Hindus and Bahai.
Population: 38.04 million
(Primary) Languages: Dari and Pashto
(Secondary) Languages: , Uzbek, Turkmen, Balochi, Pashayi
Syrians Vancouver
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Place of Origin: Syrian Arab Republic
Primary language: Arabic
Secondary languages: Arabic is the official language, but Kurdish, Armenian, Aramaic, Circassian, English and French are also spoken.
Population: 22,125,24 (2022 estimate)
Religion: Syria's population is 74 per cent Sunni Muslim, 13 per cent Alwai, Ismali and Shia Muslim, 10 per cent Christian and three per cent Druze.
Somalis Vancouver
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Place of Origin: Somalia is a sovereign country located in the Horn of Africa, bordered by Ethiopia, Djibouti and Kenya.
Population: 17.07 million (2021 estimate)
Primary Languages: Somali, Maay, and Baraawe, also known as Chiminii
Secondary Languages: Arabic, English (now the language of education)
Ethnic groups: Somali 85% , Bantu and Other 15%.