Published on Operation World (http://www.operationworld.org)
Sep 29: Palestine, Panama
Palestine
The Palestine Authority
Asia
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Geography
Area: 6,243 sq km6,243 sq km comprising two separate parts the West Bank and the Gaza Strip. The Palestine Authority controls the main towns and scattered enclaves. Jewish settler enclaves and Israeli military authorities control the rest.
Population: 4,409,392 Annual Growth: 3.23%
Capital: Jerusalem (claimed); Ramallah (administrative)
Urbanites: 72.1%
HDI Rank: 110 of 182 (UN Human Development Reports 2009)
Peoples
Peoples: 20 (40% unreached) All peoplesUnreached Peoples Prayer Card
Official language: Arabic Languages: 6 All languages
Religion
Largest Religion: Muslim| Religion | Pop % | Ann Gr | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Christians | 70,991 | 1.61 | 0.2 |
| Evangelicals | 4,116 | 0.1 | 0.0 |
| Muslim | 3,866,596 | 87.69 |
Challenge for Prayer
Palestinian Christians find themselves attacked or betrayed from all sides. They are regarded as Arab Palestinians by Israel and as Western collaborators by extremist Muslims, and they are generally ignored or abandoned by the global Church. Yet they trace their roots back to pre-Islamic times. Their numbers in Palestine itself have declined at an accelerating rate, largely due to emigration. The pull to leave is strong, with a vastly greater quality of life available elsewhere, and with increasing pressures from Israel on one side and Islamists on the other. Pray that those who remain might continue to stay strong in both their Christian faith and in their commitment to live out the gospel in very difficult conditions. Pray that they might also know God’s protection.For an additional 4 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 Palestine.
Panama
Republic of Panama
Latin America
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Geography
Area: 77,082 sq kmThe narrowest point of the Central American isthmus, and bisected by the Panama Canal.
Population: 3,508,475 Annual Growth: 1.66%
Capital: Panama City
Urbanites: 74.8%
HDI Rank: 60 of 182 (UN Human Development Reports 2009)
Peoples
Peoples: 32 (3% unreached) All peoplesUnreached Peoples Prayer Card
Official language: Spanish Languages: 18 All languages
Religion
Largest Religion: Christian| Religion | Pop % | Ann Gr | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Christians | 3,176,573 | 90.54 | 1.4 |
| Evangelicals | 676,573 | 19.3 | 4.5 |
Challenge for Prayer
Panama’s strategic location and stability also attract many other forces to the area. Proximity to Colombia and the prevalence of offshore finance mean that drug cartels and other undesirables are strongly present and using much of the economy to launder money. Pray for a government that will root out corruption and oppose wickedness.For an additional 9 Challenges for Prayer see Operation World book, CD-ROM, or DVD-ROM.
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