Published on Operation World (http://www.operationworld.org)
May 10: Dominica, Dominican Republic
Dominica
Commonwealth of Dominica
Caribbean
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Geography
Area: 750 sq kmA hurricane-prone, rugged, mountainous island between the French islands of Guadeloupe and Martinique; ruled by France until 1759, which has determined much of its religious and cultural development.
Population: 66,515 Annual Growth: -0.28%
Capital: Roseau
Urbanites: 74.6%
HDI Rank: 73 of 182 (UN Human Development Reports 2009)
Peoples
Official language: English, but as many as 80% speak a French Creole Languages: 3 All languagesReligion
Largest Religion: Christian| Religion | Pop % | Ann Gr | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Christians | 61,028 | 91.75 | -0.4 |
| Evangelicals | 11,146 | 16.8 | 1.8 |
Challenge for Prayer
Evangelical Christians have increased from 2% in 1970 to nearly 17% in 2010. The Association of Evangelicals is providing good leadership. Pray for continued growth in the gospel witness.For an additional 3 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 Dominica.
Dominican Republic
Republica Dominican
Caribbean
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Geography
Area: 48,443 sq kmThe eastern two-thirds of the island of Hispaniola, shared with Haiti.
Population: 10,225,482 Annual Growth: 1.41%
Capital: Santo Domingo
Urbanites: 70.5%
HDI Rank: 90 of 182 (UN Human Development Reports 2009)
Peoples
Peoples: 18 (11% unreached) All peoplesUnreached Peoples Prayer Card
Official language: Spanish Languages: 8 All languages
Religion
Largest Religion: Christian| Religion | Pop % | Ann Gr | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Christians | 9,647,742 | 94.35 | 1.3 |
| Evangelicals | 931,234 | 9.1 | 2.8 |
Challenge for Prayer
Catholicism has held sway since the arrival of the Spanish and their “converted” slaves. Unfortunately, nearly half of those who call themselves Catholic are not active in their faith. Up to 25% of those claimed by the Catholic Church declare themselves to have no religion. Many who are active practice a dangerous blend of Christianity and Afro-Spiritism, influenced by Cuban santeria and Haitian voodoo. The influence of the Catholic Church was such that, in the past, becoming a Protestant meant disapproval and ostracism. Pray for widespread renewal and awakening among Catholics to the power of Scripture and the Holy Spirit. Thank God for the faithful who continue to follow Jesus within Catholicism.For an additional 7 Challenges for Prayer see Operation World book, CD-ROM, or DVD-ROM.
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