Affinity Group: Asian Pacific Rim Peoples

Affinity Bloc: Pacific Islanders

People Cluster: Solomons

Language: ’Are’are - (alu)

Alternate Name(s): Melanesian Sub-cluster

Primary Religion: Christianity - Non-Evangelical Protestant

Country: Solomon Islands

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Population: 32,500

Global Population: 32,500

Progress of the Gospel: No Longer Unreached

Global Status of Evangelical Christianity: 10% or Greater Evangelical

Overview: The Areare of Solomon Islands, numbering 32,500, are No Longer Unreached. They are part of the Solomons people cluster within the Pacific Islanders affinity bloc. This people group is only found in Solomon Islands. Their primary language is ’Are’are. The primary religion practiced by the Areare is Non-Evangelical Protestantism, a collection of denominations typically more focused on issues of social justice than personal salvation.

Bible Translations: Available

Jesus Film: Not Available

Gospel Recordings: Available

Radio Broadcast: Not Available