Published on Operation World (http://www.operationworld.org)
Aug 16: Liechtenstein, Luxembourg
Liechtenstein
Principality of Liechtenstein
Europe
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Geography
Area: 160 sq kmMountainous enclave on the Rhine between Switzerland and Austria. One of two doubly landlocked countries.
Population: 36,190 Annual Growth: 0.84%
Capital: Vaduz
Urbanites: 14.2%
HDI Rank: 19 of 182 (UN Human Development Reports 2009)
Peoples
Peoples: 8 (13% unreached) All peoplesUnreached Peoples Prayer Card
Official language: German, but the common tongue is Alemmanic, a divergent dialect of Standard German Languages: 4 All languages
Religion
Largest Religion: Christian| Religion | Pop % | Ann Gr | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Christians | 28,648 | 79.16 | 0.1 |
| Evangelicals | 186 | 0.5 | 1.3 |
Challenge for Prayer
The first and only evangelical fellowship of believers was started in 1985 after an evangelistic campaign launched by British, Norwegian and Swiss believers. The evangelical population, mostly expatriates, is now slowly increasing. Campus for Christ had a part-time presence hosting evangelistic breakfasts. Some members of the extended royal family profess personal faith in Christ, with links to the Catholic charismatic renewal movement.For an additional Challenge 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 Liechtenstein.
Luxembourg
Grand Duchy of Luxembourg
Europe
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Geography
Area: 2,586 sq kmThe smallest of the Benelux, or Low Countries.
Population: 491,772 Annual Growth: 1.17%
Capital: Luxemburg
Urbanites: 82.2%
HDI Rank: 11 of 182 (UN Human Development Reports 2009)
Peoples
Peoples: 19 (5% unreached) All peoplesUnreached Peoples Prayer Card
Official language: French, used in official communication. German dominates education and the newspapers. Lëtzebuergesch (of Franco-Mosellan origin) is the national language; English learning is compulsory in schools Languages: 6 All languages
Religion
Largest Religion: Christian| Religion | Pop % | Ann Gr | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Christians | 401,433 | 81.63 | 0.4 |
| Evangelicals | 2,554 | 0.5 | 4.6 |
Challenge for Prayer
The growth of other faiths presents a challenge to traditional faith. Islam, Orthodoxy, Jehovah’s Witnesses, and Eastern mysticism and the multiplication of Protestant and Independent groups have transformed this small nation into a melting pot of religious expression. Pray that believers in the Lord Jesus might seek and make use of chances to share the gospel, and help shape the nation according to biblical principles.For an additional 4 Challenges for Prayer see Operation World book, CD-ROM, or DVD-ROM.
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