May 06: Cyprus, Republic of Cyprus, Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus
Cyprus
Republic of Cyprus (South only)
Europe
Geography
Area: 9,251 sq kmStrategic island in northeast Mediterranean Sea. ROC in the south is 64% of the island, TRNC in the north is 36%.
Population: 879,723 Annual Growth: 1.02%
Capital: Lefkosia (Nicosia)
Urbanites: 70.3%
HDI Rank: 32 of 182 (UN Human Development Reports 2009)
Peoples
Peoples: 19 (16% unreached) All peoplesUnreached Peoples Prayer Card
Official language: Greek; Turkish Languages: 6 All languages
Religion
Largest Religion: Christian| Religion | Pop % | Ann Gr | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Christians | 637,095 | 72.42 | 0.9 |
| Evangelicals | 6,616 | 0.8 | 3.0 |
More Information
The Operation World book, CD-ROM, and DVD-ROM provide far more information and fuel for prayer for the people of Cyprus.Republic of Cyprus
Cyprus
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Challenge for Prayer
Evangelical churches among Greeks are few.Negative prejudice is easing, but still holds many back. Pray that the unease of Cypriots with evangelicals may be removed and that significant church growth may begin. Few workers and ministries focus on the majority –YWAM is one ministry that does.For an additional 7 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 Republic of Cyprus.Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus
Cyprus
See Prayer Information
Challenge for Prayer
Small numbers of Turkish Cypriots have become believers. Pray for numerical and spiritual growth. Pray for protection, wisdom and fruitfulness for those seeking to share Christ with those in the north.For an additional 2 Challenges for Prayer see Operation World book, CD-ROM, or DVD-ROM.
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