Published on Operation World (http://www.operationworld.org)
Feb 07: Pacific, Hot Spots in the Pacific
Pacific
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Geography
Area: 8,515,800 sq km6.3% of the world’s land surface. There are 25,000 islands scattered over 88 million sq km of ocean; this is larger than the combined areas of Africa, Asia and Europe. It comprises one continent (Australia), two large land masses (New Zealand and Papua New Guinea [PNG]) and 26 smaller island states and territories. The smallest territories are grouped with related states in the country section: Christmas Is, Cocos Is, Norfolk Is with Australia; Johnston Is, Midway Is, Wake Is with Guam; Niue, Pitcairn Is and Tokelau with Cook Islands.
Population: 35,838,336 Annual Growth: 1.30%
Urbanites: 70%
Peoples
Languages: 1,250Religion
Largest Religion: ChristianReligion | Pop % | Ann Gr | |
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Christians | 26,526,812 | 74.02 | 0.9 |
Evangelicals | 6,382,078 | 17.8 | 1.7 |
Answer to Prayer
Renewal of the Pacific Islands vision for mission and prayer. The South Pacific Prayer Assembly and Deep Sea Canoe Movement are recapturing this great 19th Century heritage. In recent years, New Zealand has had a good record in sending out missionaries. Other nations such as Fiji and PNG are seeing more significant sending movements occur.For an additional Answer to 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 Pacific.Hot Spots in the Pacific
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Challenge for Prayer
The younger generation in many Pacific Island nations feel disenfranchised and betrayed by their forebears. They often have little opportunity for meaningful employment or education. Emigration, restlessness, frustration, mischief and even organized crime are the result. In some countries, those under age 25 comprise up to 40% of the population.For an additional 3 Challenges for Prayer see Operation World book, CD-ROM, or DVD-ROM.
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