• PEOPLE NAME: TUVULUAN OF NAURU

Affinity Group: Asian Pacific Rim Peoples

Affinity Bloc: Pacific Islanders

People Cluster: Polynesian

Language: Tuvaluan - (tvl)

Alternate Name(s):

Primary Religion: Christianity - Protestantism

Country: Nauru

Also found in: Fiji; Kiribati; New Zealand; Tuvalu

Population: 800

Global Population: 18,550


PEID: 9563

ROP: 110330

Progress of the Gospel: No Longer Unreached

Global Status of Evangelical Christianity: 10% or Greater Evangelical


Overview: The Tuvuluan of Nauru, numbering 800, are No Longer Unreached. They are part of the Polynesian people cluster within the Pacific Islanders affinity bloc. Globally, this group totals 18,550 in 5 countries. Their primary language is Tuvaluan. The primary religion practiced by the Tuvuluan is Protestant Christianity, a tradition that emerged from the Protestant Reformation. Protestants reject the idea of papal supremacy, instead stressing the authority of scripture alone, justification by faith alone, and salvation through Christ alone.


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