Published on Operation World (http://www.operationworld.org)
Jun 07: Guadeloupe, Guam
Guadeloupe
Department of Guadeloupe
Caribbean
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Geography
Area: 1,780 sq kmOne larger pair of islands and three smaller islands: Marie Galante, Les Saintes, La Désirade.
Population: 467,182 Annual Growth: 0.51%
Capital: Basse- Terre
Urbanites: 98.4%
Peoples
Official language: French Languages: 4 All languagesReligion
Largest Religion: Christian| Religion | Pop % | Ann Gr | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Christians | 439,572 | 94.09 | 0.4 |
| Evangelicals | 20,273 | 4.3 | 1.3 |
Challenge for Prayer
The grim legacy of slavery has left its mark in the endemic economic disparity and in the lack of meaningful marriage relationships. Over 40% of households have only one parent; 90% of these are led by the mother. Racial tension and class envy are other marks left by slavery’s long history. Pray that the gospel may transform and uplift this society.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 Guadeloupe.
Guam
US Territory of Guam
Pacific
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Geography
Area: 541 sq kmMost southerly and largest island of the Marianas Archipelago; 6,000 km west of Hawaii. Also included here (but not as part of Guam itself) are the three tiny US Territories of Johnston Island (2.8 sq km; 1,300 km from Hawaii), Midway Island (5.2 sq km; 2,350 km) and Wake Island (6.5 sq km; 3,700 km).
Population: 179,893 Annual Growth: 1.31%
Capital: Agana
Urbanites: 93.2%
Peoples
Peoples: 13 (8% unreached) All peoplesUnreached Peoples Prayer Card
Official language: Chamorro; English Languages: 8 All languages
Religion
Largest Religion: Christian| Religion | Pop % | Ann Gr | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Christians | 173,939 | 96.69 | 1.3 |
| Evangelicals | 25,621 | 14.2 | 0.6 |
Challenge for Prayer
The influx of US culture, with all of its pros and cons, has irrevocably shaped Guam. There is an increasing presence of wealth and tourism, but also gambling, substance abuse and prostitution/sex trafficking. With the American military presence increasing on the island, these issues will only intensify in the future. Pray for biblical righteousness to shape Guam’s society and public life.For an additional 6 Challenges for Prayer see Operation World book, CD-ROM, or DVD-ROM.
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