Affinity Group: European Peoples

Affinity Bloc: Arab World

People Cluster: Amazigh-Shilha

Language: Spanish - (spa)

Alternate Name(s): Guanche, Canarios, Canary Islanders

Primary Religion: Christianity - Folk Catholicism

Country: Spain

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Population: 1,165,000

Global Population: 1,165,000

Progress of the Gospel: Engaged yet Unreached

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

Overview: The Canary Islanders of Spain, numbering 1,165,000, are Engaged yet Unreached. They are part of the Amazigh-Shilha people cluster within the Arab World affinity bloc. This people group is only found in Spain. Their primary language is Spanish. The primary religion practiced by the Canary Islanders is folk Catholicism, characterized by local expressions of faith that combine Catholic traditions with local animistic rituals, resulting in syncretized forms of Catholicism that diverge from official church doctrine and practice.

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Radio Broadcast: Available