Pray Today August 22 nd for the

Malta

Republic of Malta

Europe

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Geography

Area: 316 sq km
Three small but strategic islands in the central Mediterranean. Dry limestone hills with no rivers.
Population: 409,999    Annual Growth: 0.37%
Capital: Valetta
Urbanites: 94.7%
HDI Rank: 38 of 182 (UN Human Development Reports 2009)

Peoples

Peoples: 11 (18% unreached) All peoples
Unreached Peoples Prayer Card

Official language: Maltese, English. Maltese is a unique blend of Arabic, Latin and Punic    Languages: 4 All languages

Religion

Largest Religion: Christian

Religion		Pop %	Ann Gr
Christians	396,961	96.82	0.3
Evangelicals	5,245	1.3	2.3

Challenges for Prayer

Malta was the first nation in Europe to embrace Christianity, after the Apostle Paul’s shipwreck on the island. From the Phoenicians in 1000 BC onward, many powers seized the islands (including the Romans, Arabs, Normans, Ottomans, French and British), but the Maltese have retained their identity throughout. This identity has long been staunchly Christian. Pray that Malta’s enduring Christian identity might be truly appreciated and lived out by its people.
The most religious nation in Europe,Malta has deeply Catholic sensibilities. The majority regularly attend mass and over 80% feel that their religion is important to them. However, not many Maltese enjoy a personal walk with the living Lord Jesus. Pray that their strong religious tradition may serve as a door into and not a barrier against greater commitment to the Kingdom.
     For an additional 6 Challenges for Prayer see Operation World book, CD-ROM, or DVD-ROM.

More Information

The Operation World book, CD-ROM, and DVD-ROM provide far more information and fuel for prayer for the people of Malta.