Affinity Group: Northern African and Middle Eastern Peoples

Affinity Bloc: Arab World

People Cluster: Arab, Levant

Language: Levantine Arabic - (apc)

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Primary Religion: Islam - Sunni

Country: Dominican Republic

Also found in: Canada; Congo; France; French Guiana; Kuwait; Lebanon; Netherlands; Panama; Qatar; Saudi Arabia; Suriname; United Arab Emirates; United States

Population: 4,500

Global Population: 2,556,800

Progress of the Gospel: Unengaged and Unreached

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

Overview: The Lebanese of Dominican Republic, numbering 4,500, are Unengaged and Unreached. They are part of the Arab, Levant people cluster within the Arab World affinity bloc. Globally, this group totals 2,556,800 in 14 countries. Their primary language is Levantine Arabic. The primary religion practiced by the Lebanese 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.

Bible Translations: Available

Jesus Film: Available

Gospel Recordings: Available

Radio Broadcast: Not Available